The Veteran's osteoarthritis of the right hip was established by X-Ray findings within one year of separation from active service and manifested to a degree of at least 10 percent disabling during that time, allowing for presumptive service connection.
The deciding factor: Osteoarthritis of the right hip was diagnosed based on X-Ray findings within one year of separation from active service and exhibited painful, limited motion upon objective medical examination, which is compensable to a degree of 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5003.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoarthritis of the right hip
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 6, 2015
- Citation
- 1528918
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hip disabilities, together with his service-connected residuals of left ankle fracture, resulted in the loss of use of his bilateral lower extremities and affected the functions of his balance and propulsion as to preclude locomotion without the aid of crutches, a walker, or a cane. The Board has granted entitlement to a certificate of eligibility for specially adapted housing (SAH).
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hip disabilities, together with his service-connected residuals of left ankle fracture, resulted in the loss of use of his bilateral lower extremities and affected the functions of his balance and propulsion as to preclude locomotion without the aid of crutches, a walker, or a cane. The Board has granted entitlement to a certificate of eligibility for specially adapted housing (SAH).
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and notification issues. The AOJ must obtain addendum medical opinions addressing whether the Veteran's back, hip, and leg disabilities are directly related to his active service or secondary to a previously service-connected condition.
- Granted
The Board granted eligibility for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in an August 2024 rating decision.
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