The Veteran's left thigh impairment and left hip flexion disability are each granted an initial compensable rating of 10 percent, while the TBI residuals remain noncompensably rated.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that the Veteran’s left thigh and hip disabilities resulted in limited range of motion with additional functional loss due to pain during flare-ups or repetitive use. The disability did not meet criteria for higher ratings based on ankylosis, flail joint, or impairment of the femur.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Acetabular Fracture with Thigh Impairment, Left Hip Flexion Disability, Residuals of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 9, 2018
- Citation
- 18149525
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Denied
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