The veteran's left hip disability, characterized by avascular necrosis with degenerative changes, was found to be productive of limited motion due to pain and the need for prescription pain medication. The RO granted a rating of 30 percent prior to February 21, 2002.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left hip disability demonstrated significant functional impairment, including painful motion and the need for prescription pain medication, warranting a 30 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5255.
- Claimed conditions
- Herniated nucleus pulposus at L4-5, Avascular necrosis of the left hip with degenerative changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 29, 2004
- Citation
- 0427056
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