The Veteran's initial increased ratings for right and left hip replacements have been granted, with a rating of 50% effective February 1, 2015. The Veteran is also entitled to TDIU prior to September 1, 2013.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded the Veteran displayed 'moderately severe residuals of weakness, pain, or limitation of motion' in both his left and right hips post-replacement, warranting a 50% rating effective February 1, 2015.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Degenerative Arthritis, Left Hip Degenerative Arthritis, Right Hip Replacement, Left Hip Replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- June 2, 2020
- Citation
- 20037508
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- Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for left thigh and right thigh limitation of extension, flexion, as well as left hip bursitis with adduction limitation. The Veteran's range of motion was found to be limited by pain but not significantly affecting function.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions to determine the severity of his service-connected right hip disability, scars, and DDD/IVDS of the thoracolumbar spine.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed as the claims have been fully granted with effective dates assigned.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and TDIU was denied. The left hip replacement did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, and no separate or higher ratings were assigned under other diagnostic codes.
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