The Board found that the veteran's service-connected myositis ossificans of the right thigh did not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, as there was no limitation of motion or functional loss due to pain. The current 10 percent rating already considered any functional loss due to pain.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show flexion limited to 45 degrees or limitation of adduction with motion lost beyond 10 degrees, which would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- myositis ossificans
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 28, 2002
- Citation
- 0205443
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for myositis ossificans of the right lower extremity is remanded due to inadequate examination findings. A new VA examination is required.
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