The Veteran's initial increased ratings for right shoulder and left hip degenerative changes have been granted, with a rating of 10 percent effective August 1, 2007.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations confirmed the presence of degenerative joint disease in both shoulders and hips, which warranted an initial 10 percent evaluation under the appropriate diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Degenerative Changes, Left Hip Degenerative Changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 17, 2010
- Citation
- 1018260
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and degenerative joint diseases of various joints, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board granted the TDIU based on this finding.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of his diagnosed right shoulder, left hip, right hip, left knee, and right knee disabilities. The claims are being returned for additional examination and opinion.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service injuries and symptoms.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since December 18, 2014. The initial compensable disability ratings for his scar and TBI are granted. His right shoulder and left shoulder degenerative changes are each rated as non-compensable. His right ankle sprain and left ankle sprain are both remanded.
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