The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right hip, bilateral ankle, and bilateral foot disabilities are secondary to his service-connected left varicose vein disability and chronic lumbar strain.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found evidence of arthritis in the Veteran's left hip, bilateral ankles, and bilateral feet, attributing these conditions to his morbid obesity rather than his service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Osteoarthritis, Left Ankle Arthritis, Left Foot Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- June 30, 2017
- Citation
- 1725097
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Veteran's right hip disability and left hip OA with limitation of adduction are rated at 30 percent each, effective from the date of the decision.
- Granted
The Board has granted an initial disability rating of 20 percent for the Veteran's service-connected right and left feet conditions, which include arthritis, hallux valgus (bunions), and calluses. The ratings are effective from December 18, 2008.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right hip and left shoulder disorders, finding that these conditions are related to his active duty service.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of aid and attendance, as he requires assistance with activities such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, medication management, and housekeeping/laundry due to his TBI, PTSD, OSA, headaches, lumbar spine disability, arthritis, and severe chronic back pain. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.
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