The Veteran's ratings for her hip conditions were reduced and denied. The reduction in the rating for limitation of right hip flexion was proper, while the increased rating request for left hip impairment with limited rotation was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show actual improvement in the Veteran's condition that would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5253.
- Claimed conditions
- limitation of right hip flexion, left hip impairment with limited rotation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 3, 2024
- Citation
- A24028648
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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