The Veteran's service-connected osteoarthritis of the pubic symphysis is currently rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted due to lack of limitation of motion and no incapacitating episodes.,The Veteran’s left shoulder disorder, lower back disorder, left hip osteoarthritis, and right hip osteoarthritis are all remanded for further examination and opinion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected osteoarthritis of the pubic symphysis is currently rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted due to lack of limitation of motion and no incapacitating episodes.,Further examination and opinion are needed for the Veteran’s left shoulder disorder, lower back disorder, left hip osteoarthritis, and right hip osteoarthritis.
- Claimed conditions
- Osteoarthritis of the pubic symphysis, Left shoulder disorder, Lower back disorder, Left hip osteoarthritis, Right hip osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 15, 2019
- Citation
- 19103528
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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