The Board denied service connection for a right hip disability, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing congenital condition did not worsen during her military service.
The deciding factor: There is clear and unmistakable evidence that the Veteran's right hip dysplasia existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Dysplasia
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 28, 2020
- Citation
- 20036751
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting opinions and need for further clarification on service connection.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing right hip dysplasia was aggravated by service, leading to his need for a total right hip replacement. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted Level IV benefits under 38 C.F.R. § 3.815 for a child born with covered birth defects, specifically right hip dysplasia, effective March 15, 2015.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of her right hip condition, finding that her congenital hip dysplasia was not aggravated by active service and that there is no clear and unmistakable evidence to rebut the presumption of soundness.
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