The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) were denied by the Board.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes, and there was no indication of service connection via a presumption or other special theory.
- Claimed conditions
- Right acetabulum and femoral neck fracture (post-operative), Right knee strain with degenerative joint disease, Hip disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 18, 2014
- Citation
- 1427707
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right knee strain with degenerative joint disease, right knee instability, left ankle disability (avulsion fracture with degenerative joint disease), and right ankle disability (avulsion fracture with degenerative joint disease) due to inadequate medical opinions regarding functional limitations.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities from January 21, 2014 through May 7, 2018 rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for a right leg and hip disorder due to procedural issues, as well as for an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and his claimed conditions. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right leg and/or hip disorder, finding that another VA medical opinion is needed to address whether these disorders are related to his service-connected disabilities or if they are distinct from them.
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