The Board granted separate 10 percent ratings for osteoarthritis of the right and left hip, a 20 percent rating for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, and 30 percent rating for duodenal ulcer, hiatal hernia and erosive esophagitis effective from October 25, 1999.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms were consistent with his service-connected disabilities and no new or material evidence was presented to reopen the claims.
- Claimed conditions
- Osteoarthritis of the right hip, Osteoarthritis of the left hip, Degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, Prostate cancer, status post radical prostatectomy with history of prostatitis, Hiatal hernia and erosive esophagitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 5, 2007
- Citation
- 0700307
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine and lumbar spine was granted with effective dates of May 13, 2019.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar and cervical spine are being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ is directed to obtain an addendum medical opinion that addresses the extent of flareups experienced by the Veteran.
- Remanded (sent back)
Service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine and anxiety is granted. The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy, right knee condition, and OSA are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for reducing his disability ratings for cervical spine conditions has been withdrawn by the Veteran's representative.
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