Partly granted
The Board denied a compensable rating for the left groin biopsy scar and remanded several claims, including service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and increased ratings for various hip conditions.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the size of the Veteran's left groin biopsy scar not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 7802. The Board also found an inadequate medical opinion regarding secondary service connection for OSA, necessitating further examination.
- Claimed conditions
- scar, left groin biopsy site, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), right hip condition (impairment) secondary to muscle loss, group XII, right hip condition (flexion) secondary to muscle loss, group XII, left hip condition (impairment) with degenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic, left hip condition (flexion) as secondary to the service-connected disability of muscle loss, group XII
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25011365
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