The Veteran's initial increased ratings for limitation of flexion and extension of the left hip prior to August 4, 2022 have been denied.,An initial compensable rating for impairment of the left thigh has also been denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support additional evaluations based on the Veteran's symptoms or functional loss that would warrant higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Trochanteric pain syndrome of the left hip (limitation of flexion), Impairment of left thigh, Limitation of extension of left thigh
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 25, 2023
- Citation
- 23023924
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder, bilateral hip replacements, and renal cysts, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted TDIU based on the combined effect of these conditions.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hip conditions prior to August 4, 2020 due to insufficient evidence regarding the severity of his disabilities during flare-ups and after repetitive use.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's appeals for higher initial disability ratings for depressive disorder, impairment of the left thigh, back disability, and left ankle were denied. The Board found that none of the conditions warranted a higher rating based on the evidence provided.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right hip disability is granted service connection secondary to his service-connected left hip labral tear. The issues of increased ratings for impairment of the left thigh and loss of flexion of the left thigh are remanded.
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