The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's left hip disability and a rating in excess of 10 percent for his post-operative left upper thigh scar. The Veteran was also denied entitlement to TDIU.,The evidence did not support higher ratings for either condition, with the exception that the Board found no ankylosis, which is required for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5250.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records provided information on the Veteran's hip and thigh scar disabilities but did not show any evidence of ankylosis or loss of motion that would warrant a higher rating. The Board found that the Veteran’s complaints of pain were considered, as per regulations, but his extension was consistently greater than 5 degrees at all relevant examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hip Disability, Left Upper Thigh Scar with Cystic Mass (Left Thigh Scar)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 14, 2020
- Citation
- 20078838
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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).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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