The RO reduced the ratings for service-connected right hip dislocation and right superior and inferior pubic rami fracture from 30% to 10%, but this reduction was improper due to lack of improvement in the veteran's condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show any material improvement in the veteran's physical condition that would justify reducing his disability ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Dislocation, Right Superior and Inferior Pubic Rami Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 17, 2008
- Citation
- 0831766
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