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Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)

The Veteran's right hip condition is rated at noncompensable (0%) under DC 5251 for limitation of extension, and at 30% under DC 5252 for limitation of flexion. The Veteran is also rated at 20% under DC 5253 for impairment of the thigh.,The Veteran's right hip condition does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 5251, as extension was limited to less than 5 degrees. It did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30% under DC 5252, as flexion was limited to more than 10 degrees. The Veteran's impairment of the thigh met the criteria for a 20% rating.,The Veteran is currently receiving the maximum schedular ratings for his right hip condition.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's right hip conditions did not meet the specific criteria for higher ratings under the applicable Diagnostic Codes (DCs).

Claimed conditions
right femur fracture, right hip condition
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating
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Decision date
February 29, 2024
Citation
24009962

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What this means for you

A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.

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