The Veteran's left hip replacement has been granted a 50% rating, effective July 1, 2020. The Veteran's left hip scars have also been granted a 10% rating. The appeals for increased ratings for limitation of flexion and adduction of the left hip, as well as right hip replacement, are dismissed due to untimely Notice of Disagreement submissions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran submitted timely NODs within one year of notification of the August 2019 rating decision regarding his left hip replacement. However, he did not file timely NODs for the other issues by March 2020 as required by VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip replacement, left hip scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 20, 2023
- Citation
- A23032910
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What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for effective dates earlier than October 26, 2014, for service connection and TDIU were denied.,The Veteran's claim for DEA benefits was also denied.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for her left hip scars has been dismissed as she withdrew the appeal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection related to his bilateral hips, lumbar disability, and lower extremity radiculopathy. The appeals are being remanded.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease, left hip replacement, and PTSD. The decision grants special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance.
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