The Board has granted service connection for lupus and the associated hip, shoulder, and joint conditions. The Veteran's service-connected mechanical low back pain is rated at 40 percent from October 18, 1997.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established based on secondary service connection due to the underlying lupus condition.
- Claimed conditions
- lupus, status post total right hip arthroplasty as a result of avascular necrosis, status post total left hip arthroplasty as a result of avascular necrosis, status post right proximal humerus hemiarthroplasty as a result of avascular necrosis of the right shoulder, status post left proximal humerus hemiarthroplasty as a result of avascular necrosis of the left shoulder, polyarthritis of multiple joints to include knees, wrists, feet, and finger joints
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 26, 2012
- Citation
- 1225953
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for lupus and discoid lupus erythematosus due to potential exposure through a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) in service, including as a fire support specialist. The Veteran will be provided with an examination to determine if his conditions are related to service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for lupus, increased disability ratings for Tourette's syndrome, allergic rhinitis, hypertension, and a right upper extremity scar. The Veteran was not provided notice of his right to a hearing on these supplemental claims.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected lupus and related conditions render her in need of regular aid and attendance, leading to the grant of special monthly compensation based on this need.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including lupus and Sjogren's syndrome, were granted. The rating for Raynaud's disease was restored to a lower level, and the effective dates for TDIU and DEA were established.
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