The appeal for an initial disability rating greater than 10 percent for a right hip stress fracture was denied, while the claims for service connection for an eye condition and residuals from a traumatic brain injury were remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right hip condition did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating due to limited functional impairment. The claims for service connection for an eye condition and TBI residuals required further evidence and examination.
- Claimed conditions
- Right hip stress fracture, Eye condition, to include dry eye syndrome, Residuals from a traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25056326
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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