The Board denied an initial rating higher than 10 percent for right hip degenerative joint disease based on limitation of flexion and extension, but granted a 20 percent rating for right hip limitation of abduction from May 9, 2012 to March 19, 2019. For the left hip, an initial rating higher than 10 percent was denied for degenerative joint disease based on limitation of flexion and extension, but a 20 percent rating was granted for left hip limitation of abduction from May 9, 2012 to March 19, 2019.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings due to limited motion in the right and left hips, but a 20 percent rating was warranted for abduction given the limitation of motion during flare-ups and after repetitive use.
- Claimed conditions
- right hip degenerative joint disease, left hip degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2021
- Citation
- 21062482
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for increased disability ratings and TDIU as further VA examinations are required to address the Veteran's reports of flareups and functional limitations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the veteran's claims for an increased rating and service connection due to the need for additional evidence and examinations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for higher ratings for left hip degenerative joint disease, right hip degenerative joint disease, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy sciatica, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy sciatica, and chronic lumbosacral spine degenerative disc disease to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for the grants of service connection for various conditions, including left hip degenerative joint disease, right hip degenerative joint disease, and others.
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