The Veteran's left hip disability ratings are denied as the evidence does not support any increased rating beyond the currently assigned 10 percent ratings for limitation of extension and flexion, and a 10 percent rating for muscle contusion residuals prior to October 13, 2014. The case is remanded for further examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left hip disability ratings are based on the current evidence which does not support any increased rating beyond the currently assigned 10 percent ratings for limitation of extension and flexion, and a 10 percent rating for muscle contusion residuals prior to October 13, 2014.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hip Limitation of Extension, Left Hip Flexion, Left Hip Muscle Contusion Residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 9, 2018
- Citation
- 18101715
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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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