The Board found no evidence of compensable impairment for the right hip/pubic rami disability under any applicable diagnostic codes, and thus denied an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were not shown to meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion or degenerative arthritis. The VA examinations did not show any evidence of ankylosis or other compensable impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- stress reactions, fractures
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 9, 2016
- Citation
- 1618500
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The veteran's claim of service connection for a bilateral foot condition is pending.
- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's unauthorized private medical expenses incurred from May 1, 2010 to May 5, 2010 are granted as reimbursement is warranted due to the nature of his injuries and surgeries.
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