The Veteran's right hip pain is due to myoligamentous strain related to service-connected lumbar spine and knee disabilities. The left knee disability has resulted in painful motion throughout the period on appeal but not limitation of flexion to fewer than 95 degrees, limitation of extension to greater than 3 degrees, frequent episodes of effusion, or more than slight instability.
The deciding factor: The right hip pain is due to myoligamentous strain that is secondary to service-connected lumbar spine and knee disabilities. The left knee disability has resulted in painful motion but not limitation of flexion or extension.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Pain, Left Knee Disability (including instability and limited motion)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 11, 2015
- Citation
- 1506207
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- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including GAD, MDD, bruxism, migraines/headaches, tinnitus, hip pain, iliotibial band syndrome, and leg stress fractures. The evidence does not support current diagnoses of these conditions during the appeal period.
- Dismissed
The appeal seeking an effective date earlier than December 17, 2012 for the award of service connection for right hip pain is dismissed. The Veteran's initial disability rating for his service-connected right hip pain remains at 10 percent.
- Granted
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- Partly granted
The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD, granted a TDIU from December 3, 2020, and denied service connection for various conditions.
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