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
- Arthritis of the low back, Arthritis of the right hip, Arthritis of the right knee, Residuals of an avulsion fracture of the left iliac crest
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 16, 2006
- Citation
- 0617717
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for multiple back and joint disabilities, resolving all reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.
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