The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right hip strain and degenerative arthritis of the spine have been denied. The Board has found that he does not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on limitation of motion or other functional loss.,The Veteran's service connection claim for a right shoulder strain is remanded, indicating further review is needed.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hip disability and spine arthritis have already been rated at their maximum levels under the applicable diagnostic codes. There is no evidence of additional limitation of motion or other functional loss that would warrant higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Strain, Degenerative Arthritis of the Spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 12, 2021
- Citation
- A21016589
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination regarding the Veteran's right hip strain.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD due to MST and low back pain are granted. The case is remanded for further examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hip strain, as secondary to service-connected lumbar spine and right ankle conditions. A new VA medical examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's hip strains are related to her service-connected disabilities.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted a rating of 10 percent for each hip strain, impairment of thigh motion.,Compensable ratings are denied for left and right hip strains, limitation of flexion.
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