The veteran's claims for service connection for left hip and stomach disorders were reopened, but no increased ratings were granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence submitted since the RO's February 2000 decision relates to unestablished facts necessary to substantiate the claims of service connection for left hip and stomach disorders, raising a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims. However, an increase in disability rating was not warranted based on the current evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip disorder, stomach disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 13, 2009
- Citation
- 0905316
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.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a left hip disorder to be further developed, including an examination.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew the appeal for all service connection and rating issues, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review these matters.
- Partly granted
The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for right and left lower extremity, lumbar radiculopathy as they were already granted. The claims for service connection for a right hip disorder, left hip disorder, right elbow disorder, left elbow disorder, and cervical spine disorder are remanded for further development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder, thoracolumbar spine disorder, and left hip disorder as they are inextricably intertwined with each other.
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