The Veteran's left hip disability was rated at 60 percent disabling from March 10, 1992 to May 16, 2002. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for an increased rating during this period.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed severe symptomatology but no x-ray evidence of nonunion of the femoral head or neck, which is required for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 8, 2011
- Citation
- 1133253
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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).
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