The Board denied a disability rating higher than the current 40 percent for right greater trochanteric bursitis with post-traumatic arthritis of the right hip, finding that the evidence did not support an increase in evaluation.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected right hip disability was evaluated at 40 percent based on limitation of motion and pain. The Board found no additional factors warranting a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- right greater trochanteric bursitis, post-traumatic arthritis of the right hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 18, 2006
- Citation
- 0625662
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