The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right hip femoral acetabular impingement syndrome, lumbosacral strain, left wrist tendinitis, and right wrist tendinitis. However, a 30 percent rating was granted for bilateral plantar fasciitis.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support increased ratings due to the limited range of motion in the Veteran's hips and back, as well as the noncompensable nature of his other conditions, except for bilateral plantar fasciitis which met the criteria for a 30 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- right hip femoral acetabular impingement syndrome with impairment of the thigh, right hip femoral acetabular impingement syndrome with limitation of extension, right hip femoral acetabular impingement syndrome with limitation of flexion, lumbosacral strain, bilateral plantar fasciitis, left wrist tendinitis, right wrist tendinitis, migraines
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 3, 2024
- Citation
- A24063301
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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