The Veteran's right hip arthroplasty and left hip arthroplasty have been rated at 70 percent since the end of their respective periods of convalescence. The Board is remanding these issues for further development.,The Veteran's evaluations for limitation of extension, limitation of flexion, and limitations on adduction are also being remanded as they pertain to his hip arthroplasties.
The deciding factor: The current ratings do not reflect the severity of the Veteran's bilateral hip disabilities prior to their respective periods of convalescence. The Board is requesting additional evidence to determine the appropriate evaluations for these periods.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Arthroplasty, Left Hip Arthroplasty
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 13, 2023
- Citation
- 23022237
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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)
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right hip DJD and arthroplasty, finding that his current disability is due to an injury sustained during his period of service.
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