The Board denied the Veteran's claim for higher initial ratings for his left thigh disability, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hip disability was found to have noncompensable limitation of motion and no additional functional loss due to pain or other factors. The criteria for a compensable rating were not met.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the left hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 4, 2014
- Citation
- 1453505
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What this means for you
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for additional VA medical opinions to determine if the Veteran's current disabilities of the hips, shoulders, knees, and cervical spine are related to his active service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development, including VA examinations.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not been shown to preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.
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