The Veteran's right hip disabilities, including limitation of abduction and flexion, are currently rated at 10 percent. The appeal is granted as the reduction from 10 percent to noncompensable was improper.
The deciding factor: The September 2016 VA examination used to support the reduction was inadequate due to its failure to address the issue of flare-ups in the right hip, which could have impacted functional limitations and motion during such episodes.
- Claimed conditions
- Delayed Union of Pelvis Pubis (Pelvic Fracture, Osteitis Pubis, Stress Reactions at Right Pubic Bone and Left Pubic Ramus), Right Sacroiliitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 27, 2020
- Citation
- 20014865
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right sacroiliitis was previously rated at 10 percent prior to November 14, 2016 and increased to 20 percent thereafter. The Board has remanded the issues for further development.,For the period prior to November 14, 2016, a higher rating is not warranted as her symptoms do not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent, and his additional disabilities combine to at least 60 percent during the appeal period. The claim for service connection for a bone disorder in the hips and back was remanded.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The issues of entitlement to an increased rating for his back disorder and TDIU are also being referred to the Director of Compensation and Pension Service.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected low back disability, which includes right sacroiliitis and degenerative disc disease, warrants a 10 percent rating based on moderate limitation of motion. The claim for an increased rating is granted.
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