The Board denied increased disability ratings for the Veteran's right hip conditions, except for a separate 30 percent rating for right hip instability.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the extent to which motion is limited and the impact of pain during flare-ups, as well as the application of relevant diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- right hip osteoarthritis status post surgeries with limitation of flexion, right hip osteoarthritis with limitation of extension, right hip osteoarthritis with impairment, right hip instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 25, 2024
- Citation
- 24003905
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
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- Granted
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- Partly granted
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- Granted
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- Denied
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