The veteran's post-operative hip condition is not rated higher than 50 percent, his migraines are rated at 30 percent, and his GERD is rated at 10 percent. No other conditions or issues have been granted.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's post-operative hip condition did not warrant a rating in excess of 50 percent due to its asymptomatic nature and moderate severity. The migraines were found to be incapacitating but not severe enough for higher ratings, while GERD was rated at 10 percent based on persistent symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-operative residuals of total left hip arthroplasty for avascular necrosis with residual scarring, Migraine headaches, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 26, 2007
- Citation
- 0733743
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