The Board granted an effective date of February 1, 2022 for a 70 percent rating for left hip pain and granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance, but denied SMC based on housebound status.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's left hip disability was markedly severe as of February 1, 2022, warranting a 70 percent rating. The need for regular aid and attendance was also established, while the criteria for housebound SMC were not met.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip pain, s/p total hip arthroplasty
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- May 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25043414
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.
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