The Veteran's right hip degenerative arthritis and impairment of thigh with atrophy, as well as his left hip degenerative arthritis with limitation of flexion, have been granted initial disability ratings. However, the rating for right hip degenerative arthritis with limitation of extension remains denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that the Veteran's hip disabilities impacted his capacity for sitting and prolonged driving, limiting his endurance for these activities due to pain.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Degenerative Arthritis, Left Hip Degenerative Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 18, 2024
- Citation
- 24016651
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Related decisions
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- Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for left thigh and right thigh limitation of extension, flexion, as well as left hip bursitis with adduction limitation. The Veteran's range of motion was found to be limited by pain but not significantly affecting function.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed as the claims have been fully granted with effective dates assigned.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's service-connected right hip disabilities have been granted increased evaluations, with the effective date being October 25, 2021.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and an earlier effective date for total disability based on individual unemployability, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or an earlier effective date.
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