The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left hip disability, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The Board found no evidence of limitation of extension to 5 degrees or less, flexion limited to 30 degrees or less, or impairment of the thigh with rotation limited such that one cannot toe-out more than 15 degrees or adduction limited such that one cannot cross his legs.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip osteoarthritis with femoral neck fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2024
- Citation
- A24066490
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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