The Veteran's left hip DJD caused painful limitation of motion prior to January 26, 2010. Beginning March 1, 2011, his residuals from the total hip replacement did not produce moderately severe residuals of weakness, pain or limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left hip DJD resulted in painful limitation of motion prior to January 26, 2010. After undergoing a total hip replacement on that date, his disability was rated at 10 percent effective March 1, 2011.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip degenerative joint disease (DJD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 23, 2015
- Citation
- 1549259
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- Granted
The Veteran's left hip DJD status-post total hip replacement is granted a 50% disability rating, effective from November 1, 2012. Other claims are denied or remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance is remanded due to insufficient evidence in the September 2017 VA examination report. The matter will be returned for a new examination.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left and right hip degenerative joint disease (DJD) have been denied. The VA examinations conducted did not provide sufficient information to determine the extent of functional loss due to flare-ups or repetitive use testing, leading to a denial of all issues raised.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for left hip DJD and for TDIU due to insufficient examination findings. The Veteran is required to provide additional information regarding his employment status, and VA must obtain Social Security Administration records and treatment records from December 2018 onwards. A new VA examination will be conducted to assess the severity of his service-connected left hip disability.
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