The Veteran's bilateral hip degenerative arthritis with limitation of extension and flexion disabilities have been rated under the appropriate VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities. A 10 percent rating, but not higher, is granted for each hip extension.,A 20 percent rating, but not higher, is granted for limitation of flexion in the left hip.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the Veteran's bilateral hip degenerative arthritis with limitation of motion has been primarily manifested by functional loss due to pain and weakness. The ratings are based on the current state of his disability as determined by the VA examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Arthritis of Left Hip, Degenerative Arthritis of Right Hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 28, 2024
- Citation
- 24013283
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 24013283.
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.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for a right leg disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service. The evidence did not show any specific injury in service or continuity of symptoms since service.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's bilateral hip disabilities, finding that his current conditions are related to a fall during service and subsequent development of degenerative arthritis.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee and hip disabilities meet the percentage requirements for TDIU, as his combined rating is at least 70 percent. However, he does not have unemployability due to these conditions alone.
- Denied
The VA has determined that the veteran's service-connected left hip disability, which includes a femoral neck fracture and degenerative arthritis, does not warrant an increased rating beyond the current 20 percent evaluation.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.