The Veteran's right hip disability was productive of marked hip disability from May 1, 1986 to May 31, 1989. From June 1, 1989 to February 26, 1997, the disability was rated at 10 percent disabling; and from February 27, 1997 to August 1, 2005, it was rated at 30 percent. As of August 1, 2005, a 50 percent rating was assigned for her right hip disability. The Veteran also received a TDIU effective December 31, 2003.
The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated that the Veteran's right hip disability required a 50 percent evaluation as of August 1, 2005 due to its impact on her employment and overall functioning.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 17, 2014
- Citation
- 1455631
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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.
- 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.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right hip fracture is causally related to his service-connected right knee disability and grants service connection for this condition.
- Denied
The Veteran's right hip disability is currently rated at 30 percent, which adequately reflects the symptoms and manifestations associated with his condition. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.
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