The Board has determined that the Veteran's left thigh myositis ossificans with quadriceps atrophy is a result of aggravation of his pre-existing condition, and thus service connection is granted.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established based on aggravation of a pre-existing condition during active service.
- Claimed conditions
- left thigh myositis ossificans, quadriceps atrophy
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 7, 2018
- Citation
- 18148116
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Granted
The veteran's left thigh myositis ossificans is currently productive of no more than moderate muscle impairment, warranting a 10 percent disability rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for PTSD, left thigh myositis ossificans, and special monthly pension due to need for regular aid and attendance or being permanently housebound. The RO must provide VCAA notice letters, verify stressors, schedule a VA examination, and obtain updated treatment records.
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