The Board restored the 10 percent rating for right hip strain, finding that the reduction was improper. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating or additional compensation for his right hip strain and ankle disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show an actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work, thus supporting restoration of the 10 percent rating for right hip strain. For the right fibula fracture (high ankle fracture), further examination is needed as previous VA examinations did not adequately consider the ameliorative effects of medication.
- Claimed conditions
- right hip strain, right fibula fracture (high ankle fracture)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25033080
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board grants service connection for a right hip strain, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran based on evidence showing an onset during service and continuous symptoms since then.
- Denied
The appeal of the February 16, 2023, proposal to reduce the disability rating for right hip strain is dismissed. The Board also denied an increased disability rating for right hip strain.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for left knee strain, right knee strain, and right hip strain as secondary to the appellant's service-connected bilateral foot disabilities. The claim for a TMJ disorder was denied, along with other claims for increased ratings.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for right and left hip strain and right and left knee strain due to inadequate medical opinions.
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