The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating prior to September 29, 2020 for status post fracture of the pubis and sacroiliac with limitation of abduction was denied.,The Veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent from September 29, 2020 for status post fracture of the pubis and sacroiliac with limitation of abduction was denied.,The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for status post fracture of the left sacroiliac with limitation of extension of the thigh was denied.,The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for status post fracture of the left pubis and sacroiliac with limitation of flexion of the thigh was denied.,The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for tension headaches was denied.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence showing that the Veteran suffered from limitation of abduction beyond 10 degrees, or any other functional loss/impairment related to his left hip disability during the period prior to September 29, 2020.,The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's status post fracture of the pubis and sacroiliac required a rating in excess of 10 percent from September 29, 2020.,There is no evidence showing that the Veteran suffered from limitation of extension beyond 5 degrees during the period prior to September 29, 2020.,The evidence does not show that the Veteran's status post fracture of the left pubis and sacroiliac with limitation of flexion of the thigh required a rating in excess of 10 percent.,There is no evidence showing that the Veteran experienced characteristic prostrating attacks averaging one in 2 months over the last several months, as required for a compensable rating for tension headaches.
- Claimed conditions
- status post fracture of the pubis and sacroiliac, status post bladder rupture, status post fracture of the left sacroiliac with limitation of extension of the thigh, status post fracture of the left pubis and sacroiliac with limitation of flexion of the thigh, tension headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 16, 2024
- Citation
- A24038559
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