The Veteran's right hip strain, including iliopsoas tendinitis, was first manifested during active duty service and is considered a direct result of such. The Board finds that the Veteran has met the criteria for an increased evaluation of 100 percent for Meniere's syndrome beginning July 8, 2015. No compensable evaluations are granted for hemorrhoids or left ear hearing loss disability. A rating in excess of 30 percent is denied for migraine headaches.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right hip strain was first diagnosed during active duty service and has been shown to be related to his military service, meeting the direct service connection criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Strain, Iliopsoas Tendinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 20, 2017
- Citation
- 1746999
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