The Board granted a 40 percent rating for the service-connected residuals of an injury to the right femur, finding it severe in nature. The ratings for left and right hip disabilities were denied as they did not meet the criteria for increased disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a severe muscle injury to Muscle Group XIII for the right femur, warranting a 40 percent rating. For the left and right hip disabilities, there was no limitation of flexion or abduction beyond what was already reflected in the existing ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Femur, Left Hip, Right Hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 23, 2019
- Citation
- 19131401
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Decisions by this judge: 2,329 · Granted: 31% (granted or partly granted, in the indexed decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection of a right shoulder disability. Service connection is granted for OSA, left ankle, lumbar spine, and right hip disabilities. The claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and coronary artery disease are remanded.
- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for evaluations of his right hip and thigh limitations, finding that he withdrew his appeal. The effective date for a separate evaluation of 20 percent for right hip limitation of abduction is set at September 29, 2017.
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