The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right hip disabilities and denied entitlement to a TDIU.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an increase in disability ratings as the Veteran's range of motion was within the limits specified by the applicable diagnostic codes, and there was no evidence of functional equivalent of ankylosis or other factors that would warrant higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- right hip limitation of extension, right hip limitation of flexion, right hip limitation of abduction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 12, 2025
- Citation
- 25006389
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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