The Board denied a disability rating higher than the current 40 percent for right greater trochanteric bursitis with post-traumatic arthritis of the right hip, finding that the evidence did not support an increase in evaluation.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected right hip disability was evaluated at 40 percent based on limitation of motion and pain. The Board found no additional factors warranting a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- right greater trochanteric bursitis, post-traumatic arthritis of the right hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 18, 2006
- Citation
- 0625662
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board dismissed all issues related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions due to his death.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right hip arthritis is granted service connection, and he is awarded a separate rating for his right knee instability. The Veteran also receives an increased rating for his right knee disability.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right hip disability is found to be related to his service-connected right knee disabilities, and the claim for secondary service connection is granted.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran seeks an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his post-traumatic arthritis of the right hip. The case is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and to schedule a new VA examination.
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