The Board has determined that arthritis of the hips is attributable to service and granted service connection for this condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's participation in organized competitive basketball during service resulted in multiple injuries, including hip injury. The VA examiner accepted the Veteran's statements regarding his participation in these activities and continued hip pain since service.
- Claimed conditions
- Arthritis of the hips
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 16, 2011
- Citation
- 1134788
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What this means for you
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