The Veteran's service-connected disability (fracture, right superior ischiopubic ramus and both inferior ischial rami with myofascial pain syndrome) does not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's functional impairment stems from his back problems rather than his service-connected pelvic disability.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture, right superior ischiopubic ramus, fracture, both inferior ischial rami with myofascial pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 16, 2017
- Citation
- 1708057
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected right pelvis/hip disability, including fracture of both inferior ischial rami and myofascial pain syndrome, was found to be manifested by slight hip disability with no more than limited flexion. The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the right pelvis/hip disability under old criteria and denied an initial compensable rating for limitation of flexion under new criteria.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for fracture, right superior ischiopubic ramus and both inferior ischial rami, with myofascial pain syndrome, and for a compensable disability rating for fracture, right superior ischiopubic ramus and both inferior ischial rami, with myofascial pain syndrome and limitation of flexion, right hip. The remand is due to the need for a new VA examination to determine the severity, manifestations, and effects of his service-connected right hip disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional medical inquiry to determine the nature and severity of his service-connected pelvis disorder.
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