The Veteran's right hip disability, specifically his acetabular fracture, was rated at 10 percent disabling from October 28, 2008 to April 25, 2018. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion due to pain and other factors.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right hip disability was manifested by painful motion but without limitation of extension to 5 degrees, limitation of flexion to more than 45 degrees, limitation of abduction beyond 10 degrees, ankylosis, fail joint, or impairment of the femur. The evidence did not support a higher rating based on these findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Right acetabular fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 13, 2020
- Citation
- 20066278
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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