The veteran's left hip disability was granted a 70 percent rating since July 1, 2005, based on marked severe residuals with pain and limitation of motion after total hip replacement.
The deciding factor: The veteran had markedly severe residual weakness, pain, or limitation of motion post-prosthetic implantation, warranting the highest available rating under DC 5054.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hip Fracture with Arthritis, Avascular Necrosis, Left Thigh Atrophy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 21, 2007
- Citation
- 0740277
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Spinal Cord Injury, Left Thigh Atrophy, Left Calf Atrophy, Left Wrist Injury, and Left Middle and Ring Fingers Fracture Residuals, prevented him from maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board granted a TDIU effective April 29, 2020.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed to clarify the Veteran's hip disabilities and their relationship to his service-connected knee conditions.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's right hip DJD is not related to his service or chemical exposure, and denied service connection for this condition. The Board also found that the Veteran's left hip AVN was caused by medication taken for asthma.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected right hip disability, which included a fracture of the femoral neck and avascular necrosis, was rated at 60% prior to her surgery. After undergoing total hip replacement in April 2002, she is now entitled to an 80% rating for the period from January 1, 2001 to February 24, 2002.
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