The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for left piriformis syndrome, to include trochanteric bursitis, from 10 percent disabling.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any additional impairment beyond what was already reflected in the current 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 5252 (limitation of flexion).
- Claimed conditions
- left piriformis syndrome, trochanteric bursitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 26, 2001
- Citation
- 0117107
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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