The Veteran's disability ratings for limitation of left thigh abduction with scars, flexion, and extension have been granted at the maximum available rating under VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hip range of motion findings during VA examinations supported a finding that he had limitations in abduction, flexion, and extension, warranting the highest possible ratings under applicable VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- limitation of left thigh abduction with scars, limitation of left thigh flexion, limitation of left thigh extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 10, 2017
- Citation
- 1732562
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran was granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance from July 28, 2023, through September 21, 2024.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of entitlement to increased ratings for left thigh flexion, extension, and impairment due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative prior to the Board hearing, and thus the appeal is dismissed.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for ratings in excess of those already assigned to his service-connected limitations of left thigh abduction, extension, and flexion associated with a fracture of the left femur. The appeal is being dismissed as the Veteran withdrew these claims.
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