The Veteran's right thigh impairment and right hip chronic strain are currently rated at 10 percent, effective October 31, 2018. The claim for a higher rating is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran’s right thigh limitation of rotation has resulted in flexion limited to 45 degrees or less, which would be required for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 5252.
- Claimed conditions
- Right thigh impairment, Right hip chronic strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 18, 2021
- Citation
- 21009032
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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: Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeals for increased ratings for service-connected right thigh impairment, limitation of flexion, and limitation of extension due to untimely filing.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board denied an increased rating for allergic rhinitis and remanded the claims for cervical spine, hip, thigh, and hip extension disorders for further development.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted restoration of the 10 percent disability rating for right and left thigh impairments under DC 5253, effective May 16, 2023. The reduction in these ratings was not supported by evidence.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for increased ratings of various disabilities to ensure that all relevant VA treatment records are obtained and considered.
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