The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and granted service connection for left hip tendinitis, to include as secondary to a service-connected disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the criteria for higher evaluations; however, it supported the grant of service connection for left hip tendinitis due to its relationship with the veteran's right hip condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Erectile dysfunction, Levoscoliosis, compression fractures of the thoracic spine, and lumbar strain with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), Left shoulder acromioclavicular (AC) joint with bursitis and osteoarthritis, Right shoulder subacromial bursitis and impingement, Left ankle tendinitis, Right hip tendinitis with limitation of adduction, Residuals of right leg contusion with soft tissue calcification, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 24, 2024
- Citation
- A24068500
What this means for you
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