The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left hip bursitis and lumbar spine degenerative changes, as the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not show that the veteran's left hip or low back disability warranted a higher rating based on the limitation of motion or other factors considered in the rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- bursitis of the left hip, degenerative disease of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 9, 2009
- Citation
- 0900896
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Partly granted
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- Dismissed
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were dismissed due to his death.
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