The veteran's claim for service connection for multiple joint arthritis, back injuries, and hip injuries was denied. The VA granted an increased evaluation of 70% for PTSD effective June 11, 2002, and a 30% evaluation for prurigo nodularis with a history of eczema as of the same date.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support service connection for multiple joint arthritis, back injuries, or hip injuries. The VA granted increased evaluations based on current disability status.
- Claimed conditions
- Multiple joint arthritis, Back injuries, Hip injuries
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- September 29, 2006
- Citation
- 0630692
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's application to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for multiple joint arthritis, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the veteran's arthritis and patellofemoral syndrome were not incurred or aggravated during service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.
- Denied
The Board found that there was no competent evidence linking the veteran's claimed conditions to service or any presumptive exposure basis. The claims for service connection were denied.
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