The Board denied higher initial ratings for bursitis of the right hip and bilateral pes planus (flat feet) disabilities.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show limitation of motion in flexion or extension that would warrant a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- bursitis of the right hip, bilateral pes planus (flat feet)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 11, 2006
- Citation
- 0628774
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What this means for you
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, bilateral pes planus (flat feet), bilateral ankle condition, bilateral knee condition, and lower back condition as there was no evidence of a current disability or that the disabilities were related to the Veteran's military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis to correct an error in satisfying VA's duty to provide an adequate examination and medical opinion.
- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for a right knee disability, bilateral pes planus (flat feet), and tinnitus was dismissed as it was duplicative of an earlier appeal.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for bursitis of the right hip, left and right hip conditions, and alcohol abuse.
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