The Veteran's initial compensable disability ratings for right and left hip strains have been denied. The Board found that the weight of evidence did not support higher ratings due to limitations in motion.,The Veteran's claims for service connection regarding his left knee, back, and bilateral shoulder disabilities are remanded as there is insufficient information on whether these conditions were caused or aggravated by his service-connected right knee disability.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings for hip strains due to limitations in motion. The claims for service connection regarding left knee, back, and bilateral shoulder disabilities are remanded as there is insufficient information on whether these conditions were caused or aggravated by his service-connected right knee disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Strain (limitation of flexion), Right Hip Strain (thigh impairment), Left Hip Strain (limitation of flexion), Left Hip Strain (thigh impairment)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20001300
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A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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