The veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of an avulsion fracture of the left iliac crest was denied. The Board found that separate evaluations were warranted based on limitation of motion and painful motion related to service-connected arthritis.,The veteran's claims for initial disability evaluation in excess of 20 percent for arthritis of the low back, right hip, and knees, as well as a TDIU, were granted.

The deciding factor: Separate evaluations are warranted based on limitation of motion and painful motion related to service-connected arthritis.,The veteran's claims for initial disability evaluation in excess of 20 percent for arthritis of the low back, right hip, and knees, as well as a TDIU, were granted.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Residuals of an avulsion fracture of the left iliac crest","additional_notes":"Limitation of flexion to 90-100 degrees, extension to 15 degrees, and abduction limited from 25-40 degrees."}, {"condition_name":"Arthritis of the low back","additional_notes":"Severe limitation of motion or no more than severe intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) prior to September 23, 2002. From September 23, 2002, there is chronic low back pain with sensory neuropathy of the left lower extremity related to IVDS."}, {"condition_name":"Arthritis of the right hip","additional_notes":"Flexion limited from 90-100 degrees, extension to 15 degrees and abduction limited to 25-40 degrees. On a facts found basis, arthritis of the left knee is manifested by painful motion that is limited in flexion no greater than 82-100 degrees."}, {"condition_name":"Arthritis of the right knee","additional_notes":"Demonstrable limitation of flexion limited to 85-105 degrees. On a facts found basis, arthritis of the left knee is manifested by painful motion that is limited in flexion no greater than 82-100 degrees."}

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

June 16, 2006

Citation

0617717

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