The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unemployable as they impair his ability to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods. A TDIU rating is granted effective December 14, 2014.,For the period prior to August 16, 2012, a separate 10 percent rating for left hip disability based on limitation of flexion is granted; higher than 30 percent rating for left hip disability based on femur impairment is denied. The Veteran's constipation has been rated as noncompensable.,The Veteran’s radiculopathy and constipation claims are part of his lumbar spine increased rating claim, which remains before the Board.,An increased rating for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity is remanded; an increased rating for left hip disability since August 16, 2012 is also remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unemployable due to their impact on his ability to perform daily activities and work.,For the period prior to August 16, 2012, left hip flexion was limited to 45 degrees, warranting a separate 10 percent rating. Higher than 30 percent rating for left hip disability based on femur impairment is denied due to lack of ankylosis or other severe limitations.,The Veteran's constipation has been rated as noncompensable as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 7319.,Radiculopathy and constipation claims are part of his lumbar spine increased rating claim, which remains before the Board.,An increased rating for left hip disability since August 16, 2012 is remanded due to lack of sufficient evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hip Disability, Lumbar Spine Disability, Constipation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 9, 2019
- Citation
- 19153157
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