The Board denied service connection for gout and generalized arthritis of multiple joints, but granted a noncompensable rating for residuals of a gunshot wound to the right hip. The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his gunshot wound scar on the abdomen was denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no evidence linking the veteran's gout and arthritis to service or any other incident, while the VA outpatient treatment records did not provide sufficient information regarding the onset of these conditions. The gunshot wound to the right hip resulted in a noncompensable rating due to the absence of muscle weakness, limitation of motion, and other disabling symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- gout, generalized arthritis of multiple joints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 1, 2006
- Citation
- 0637213
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