The Board has restored the Veteran's right hip disability evaluation from 10% to 30%, effective August 1, 2020, based on evidence showing improvement in his condition under ordinary conditions of life and work.
The deciding factor: The reduction was improper as there was no material improvement shown by full and complete examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Arthritis of the Right Hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 28, 2024
- Citation
- A24015087
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding his heart disorder, hypertension, and bilateral hip conditions. The claims will be reviewed with updated evidence and examinations.
- Dismissed
The Veteran has withdrawn all appeals regarding higher initial disability ratings for various orthopedic conditions.,No new evidence or changes in the Veteran's condition have been presented, and no further development is required.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of any psychiatric disability present, as well as evaluations for degenerative arthritis of the right hip and lumbar spine, and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity.
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