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

{"condition_name":"Osteoarthritis of the pubic symphysis","additional_notes":"Pain on weight bearing, arthritis"}, {"condition_name":"Left shoulder disorder","additional_notes":"No specific diagnosis provided in this decision summary"}, {"condition_name":"Lower back disorder","additional_notes":"No specific diagnosis provided in this decision summary"}, {"condition_name":"Left hip osteoarthritis","additional_notes":""}, {"condition_name":"Right hip osteoarthritis","additional_notes":""}

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 15, 2019

Citation

19103528