The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left hip bursitis and gunshot wound residuals of the thigh were granted, with a rating of 30% effective since June 4, 2007.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the veteran's service-connected conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- trochanteric bursitis, gunshot wound residuals of the left thigh (Muscle Group XIV)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2008
- Citation
- 0840017
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Search VA.gov for the original decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 0840017.
What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hip disability is etiologically related to service and grants her claim for service connection.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted a disability rating of 20 percent for trochanteric bursitis of the left thigh, effective October 3, 2022. The Veteran's main contention was that he should have received this higher rating since August 31, 2015.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective date determinations due to procedural issues, lack of VA examinations, and need for further development.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for extraschedular TDIU from June 15, 2016, to June 22, 2018 due to conflicting evidence of her employment status during the lookback period and a need for additional information.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.