The Board denied service connection for joint pain in the lower extremities, finding that the veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no evidence linking the veteran's current disabilities to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral greater trochanteric bursitis, patellofemoral syndrome of both knees, mild degenerative joint disease of both ankles
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 24, 2008
- Citation
- 0832873
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- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral hip greater trochanteric bursitis is granted service connection on a secondary basis to his service-connected knee and lumbar spine disabilities. The claim for the left leg blood clots is remanded due to lack of records and need for a medical opinion.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an annual clothing allowance due to his service-connected low back pain and patellofemoral syndrome of both knees was denied as the braces he uses do not tend to wear or tear his clothing.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current bilateral hip disability and that any prior diagnosed condition of trochanteric bursitis had resolved or subsided. The VA examiner concluded it is less likely than not related to service, his service-connected knee or spine conditions.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant through his authorized representative.
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