The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip, right hip, and neck disabilities. The Veteran was not diagnosed with any of these conditions during his military service or post-service treatment records.,For PTSD, the Board found that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating than 50 percent prior to April 25, 2023, and 70 percent thereafter.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not show current diagnoses of left hip, right hip, or cervical spine disabilities. The Veteran's PTSD symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating than 50 percent prior to April 25, 2023, and 70 percent thereafter.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hip Disability, Right Hip Disability, Cervical Spine Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 3, 2023
- Citation
- A23027449
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- Granted
The Veteran's cervical spine disability, right knee strain (painful motion), and right knee instability are now rated at 30 percent effective August 16, 2017.
- Denied
The Board has denied service connection for the claimed conditions as there is no persuasive evidence of current diagnoses or in-service incurrence or aggravation.
- Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's right hip disability, finding that her current 10 percent rating adequately reflects her symptoms and limitations.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection for TMD, cervical spine disability, and FSAD have been denied.,An earlier effective date prior to August 2, 2022, for the award of service connection for these conditions has also been denied.
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