The Board granted increased ratings of 10 percent for the right and left hip musculoligamentous strain with tendonitis and thigh impairment, but denied increased ratings in excess of 10 percent for both conditions. The Board also granted restoration of a prior noncompensable rating for the right hip condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate an overall improvement in the Veteran's hip conditions that would warrant a reduction in his disability ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- right hip musculoligamentous strain with tendonitis (limitation of flexion), left hip musculoligamentous strain with tendonitis and thigh impairment, right hip musculoligamentous strain with tendonitis due to limitation of extension, left hip musculoligamentous strain with tendonitis due to limitation of extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 7, 2024
- Citation
- 24032806
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.
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