The veteran's claim for service connection for arthritis and muscle pain was denied. The veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for right hip strain to include iliopsoas tendinitis and a compensable rating for internal rotation of the right thigh were also denied. However, the veteran was granted a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence presented and the criteria outlined in the VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

Claimed conditions

arthritis, muscle pain, right hip strain to include iliopsoas tendinitis, internal rotation of right thigh, migraine headaches

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

January 23, 2025

Citation

A25006056

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