The Veteran's right hip trochanteric bursitis resulted in functional equivalent of favorable ankylosis, warranting a 60% rating. The Board also granted entitlement to TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran demonstrated the functional equivalent of ankylosis due to chronic pain and significant limitations during flare-ups, which effectively precluded movement of the right hip.
- Claimed conditions
- Right hip trochanteric bursitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 16, 2026
- Citation
- 26000616
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's statements regarding when his conditions began and conflicting medical evidence. The issues of TDIU are also being remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the service connection claims.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations. The right foot disorder claim is reopened, but a new examination is needed to determine if it is related to service or secondary to other disabilities. Examinations are also required for the right hip, right knee, and left trapezius strain.
- Denied
The Veteran's combined disability rating is 100 percent, and he meets the schedular criteria for a TDIU. However, there is no evidence that any single service-connected condition prevents him from maintaining substantially gainful employment.
- Denied
The Veteran's right and left hip trochanteric bursitis have been rated at 10% each since May 25, 2018. The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a higher rating for either hip prior to May 25, 2018 or from May 25, 2018 onwards.
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