The Veteran's right hip was rated at the 100 percent level from June 1, 2014 to May 1, 2015 based on a 13-month convalescence period. After that, he received a 70 percent rating for marked severe residuals of weakness, pain, or limitation of motion.,The Veteran's service-connected hypertension was found to have contributed substantially to his cause of death (adult respiratory distress syndrome and pneumonia with cardiac arrest).
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the reduction from 100 percent to 70 percent for the right hip disability was proper, as it aligned with the criteria set by VA regulations. For the service connection claim, the Board found that hypertension aided in the Veteran's cause of death.
- Claimed conditions
- right hip total arthroplasty, left shoulder reverse total arthroplasty, peripheral neuropathy left radial nerve, right shoulder arthritis status-post superior labrum anterior to posterior tear repair, bilateral plantar fasciitis, hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- April 3, 2020
- Citation
- 20023152
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