The Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected left hip disability is denied. The Board also denied the claim for service connection for early menopause, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between her gynecological condition and active duty service or exposure to herbicides, fuel, and gas fumes.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not provide sufficient objective evidence of left hip disability severity during flare-ups or repetitive use over time, leading to the denial of an increased rating. The Board also found insufficient evidence linking the Veteran's gynecological condition to her service.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip degenerative arthritis, early menopause
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 23, 2020
- Citation
- 20049285
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- Dismissed
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection for left hip degenerative arthritis and bilateral restless leg syndrome have been dismissed due to the concurrent submission of a Higher-Level Review request, which is not allowed while a Direct Review appeal is pending.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left hip degenerative arthritis, a low back condition, and tinnitus due to inadequate medical opinions regarding causation and aggravation.
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