The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, as well as arthritis of the right hip, are related to injuries sustained during a period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA).
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the veteran experienced symptoms consistent with his current diagnoses while on ACDUTRA and these conditions are presumed to be service-connected.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease and Degenerative Disc Disease of the Lumbar Spine with Radiculopathy, Arthritis of the Right Hip
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 5, 2004
- Citation
- 0421419
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What this means for you
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- Dismissed
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- Denied
The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent, effective March 1996. His right hip arthritis with radiculopathy has been rated as 20 percent since June 1, 2006 and 10 percent for the period from September 23, 2002 to February 16, 2011. The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's right hip disability is not related to his service-connected disabilities and denied his claim for service connection.
- Denied
The Board denied higher ratings for the veteran's right hip, right knee, and herniated disc disabilities based on the evidence of record.
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