The veteran's claim for an increased rating for osteochondroma of the posterior aspect of the proximal right tibia was denied. The claims to reopen service connection for a right shoulder disability, low back disability, and right hip disability were also denied. Service connection for a left shoulder disability is addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.
The deciding factor: The veteran's osteochondroma did not demonstrate moderate recurrent subluxation or lateral instability, nor painful or limited motion on flexion or extension of the knee. The claims to reopen service connection were denied as no new and material evidence was submitted.
- Claimed conditions
- Osteochondroma of the posterior aspect of the proximal right tibia, Degenerative disc disease of the low back at L5-S1, Degenerative changes of the right hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 5, 2007
- Citation
- 0738234
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling an examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's low back disability and associated lower extremity radiculopathy. The effective dates for service connection for degenerative changes of the right hip and left hip are also being addressed.
- Granted
The Veteran's degenerative changes of the right hip have been rated at 10 percent since June 2008, and no higher rating is warranted based on the evidence.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for arthritis of the right hip, finding that it had its onset in service and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable VA regulations.
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