The Veteran's thoracic and lumbosacral strain is found to be secondary to his service-connected lower extremity disabilities. The right knee patellar pain rating prior to September 6, 2007, and the right hip trochanteric bursitis are both granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's thoracic and lumbosacral strain is found to be secondary to his service-connected lower extremity disabilities due to an altered gait pattern caused by these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracic and lumbosacral strain, Right knee patellar pain, Right hip trochanteric bursitis
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 7, 2017
- Citation
- 1706941
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- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not substantially contribute to his employment handicap, and he had the necessary education, skills, and experience to obtain suitable employment. Therefore, VR&E benefits were denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's right hip trochanteric bursitis resulted in functional equivalent of favorable ankylosis, warranting a 60% rating. The Board also granted entitlement to TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's statements regarding when his conditions began and conflicting medical evidence. The issues of TDIU are also being remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the service connection claims.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations. The right foot disorder claim is reopened, but a new examination is needed to determine if it is related to service or secondary to other disabilities. Examinations are also required for the right hip, right knee, and left trapezius strain.
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