The VA determined that the veteran's degenerative joint disease of the left hip did not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed the veteran had moderate to severe degenerative joint disease, but no additional functional loss due to pain or instability was found. The examiner noted the veteran could still perform his job duties without significant limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative joint disease of the left hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2006
- Citation
- 0637528
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What this means for you
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- Granted
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- Partly granted
The Board grants service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), degenerative joint disease of the left hip, and degenerative joint disease of the right hip.,The Board grants service connection for bilateral tinea pedis.,The Board denies service connection for hypertension.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for several conditions, including neck disability, shoulder disability, and various joint issues. The decision was based on errors in duty to assist and the need for further development of the evidence.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his claims for increased rating for PTSD and service connection for degenerative joint diseases of the bilateral hips and knees.
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