The Board granted an initial rating of 10 percent for the Veteran's status post parathyroid gland removal with residual scar, but not higher. The claims for increased ratings and service connection for right and left hip disabilities were remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's parathyroid gland removal scar manifested one characteristic of disfigurement prior to January 7, 2020, warranting a 10 percent rating under the applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- status post parathyroid gland removal with residual scar, left quadriceps muscle injury with left knee tendon repair and degenerative arthritis, instability of the left knee, right hip disability secondary to a left quadriceps muscle injury with left knee tendon repair and degenerative arthritis, left hip disability secondary to a left quadriceps muscle injury with left knee tendon repair and degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 5, 2024
- Citation
- 24032648
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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