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.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right hip disability more nearly approximated a fracture of the shaft or anatomical neck of the femur with nonunion and loose motion during the period in question.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Fracture, Avascular Necrosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- September 27, 2012
- Citation
- 1233684
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- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for his right hip disability was denied. He is currently rated at 10 percent for limitation of flexion and no rating has been assigned for limitation of adduction.
- 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.
- Granted
The Veteran's accrued benefits claim for reimbursement of expenses related to his last sickness is granted. The appellant, as the payee, is entitled to reimbursement of her expenses.
- 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.
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