The claim for service connection for arthritis of both hips was reopened, but the veteran's disability rating for postoperative residuals of left ankle fracture with traumatic arthritis remained at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: New and material evidence was found to support the reopening of the claim for arthritis of both hips as secondary to the service-connected disability of postoperative residuals of left ankle fracture with traumatic arthritis, but an increased rating was not warranted based on the current severity of the condition.
- Claimed conditions
- arthritis of the right ankle, arthritis of both hips, postoperative residuals of left ankle fracture with traumatic arthritis
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 17, 2008
- Citation
- 0812726
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as remanded several claims for further development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for right and left knee conditions, thoracogenic scoliosis, and arthritis of the right ankle to obtain new medical opinions addressing pain and functional impairment.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for various conditions, and these claims are therefore dismissed.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various joint disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current arthritis and his military service.
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