The veteran's service-connected right hip and left hip conditions have been rated at the minimum of 10 percent, with no evidence of additional disability warranting a higher rating. The veteran's service-connected left shoulder bursitis has also not met the criteria for a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The veteran's right hip and left hip degenerative changes do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as they are currently rated at the minimum of 10 percent, with no additional disability warranting a higher rating. The service-connected left shoulder bursitis has also not met the criteria for a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Degenerative Changes, Left Hip Degenerative Changes, Left Shoulder Bursitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 19, 2007
- Citation
- 0721690
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