The veteran's right hip disorder and degenerative disc disease, L5-S1, L4-L5, and lumbar myositis are not service-connected. The veteran's back disability is currently rated at 30 percent on and after May 16, 2006.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for the right hip disorder or degenerative disc disease, L5-S1, L4-L5, and lumbar myositis. The veteran's current rating is based on his constant low back pain, which warrants a 30 percent disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Disorder, Degenerative Disc Disease, L5-S1, L4-L5 and Lumbar Myositis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 8, 2006
- Citation
- 0638216
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