The Board denied an increased rating for avascular necrosis of the right hip, status post total hip replacement, currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling, on and after March 1, 2004.
The deciding factor: The veteran's current range of motion is to 100 degrees flexion and extension, with no additional limitation due to pain, fatigue, weakness or lack of endurance. The Board found that the current disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Avascular necrosis of the right hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0636509
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