The VA denied a claim for an increased disability rating for the veteran's service-connected degenerative joint disease of the left hip, finding that the evidence did not warrant a higher evaluation during the period from October 1, 2001 to August 9, 2002.
The deciding factor: The VA found no evidence of additional functional loss or impairment due to weakness, fatigability, decreased endurance, or incoordination that would support a higher rating for the veteran's degenerative joint disease of the left hip during this period.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative joint disease of the left hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 21, 2006
- Citation
- 0611482
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Granted
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- Partly granted
The Board grants service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), degenerative joint disease of the left hip, and degenerative joint disease of the right hip.,The Board grants service connection for bilateral tinea pedis.,The Board denies service connection for hypertension.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for several conditions, including neck disability, shoulder disability, and various joint issues. The decision was based on errors in duty to assist and the need for further development of the evidence.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his claims for increased rating for PTSD and service connection for degenerative joint diseases of the bilateral hips and knees.
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