The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings have been denied.,Service connection for right hip osteoarthritis has also been denied.
The deciding factor: The regulatory provisions governing the assignment of effective dates do not allow for an earlier date than the dates specified in the decisions, which are based on the dates of receipt of claims or the dates entitlement arose, whichever is later.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Osteoarthritis, Left Hip Arthritis, Severe Degenerative Disk Disease (DDD) of the Lumbar Spine, Residuals of a Fractured Right Ankle with X-ray Evidence of Old Trauma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 12, 2008
- Citation
- 0831101
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's right hip disability and left hip OA with limitation of adduction are rated at 30 percent each, effective from the date of the decision.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right hip and left shoulder disorders, finding that these conditions are related to his active duty service.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of aid and attendance, as he requires assistance with activities such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, medication management, and housekeeping/laundry due to his TBI, PTSD, OSA, headaches, lumbar spine disability, arthritis, and severe chronic back pain. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unemployable, but an award of special monthly compensation at the housebound rate is not for assignment due to the presence of other service-connected conditions. Therefore, entitlement to a TDIU is denied.
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