The VA denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the appellant's right hip disability prior to July 24, 2006.,The VA also denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the same condition from July 24, 2006.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show any ankylosis, flail joint of the hip, or impairment of the femur. The appellant's right hip had full ROM with only a minimal increase in pain and neurologically intact throughout.
- Claimed conditions
- Fracture of the right acetabulum and pubic ramus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 29, 2006
- Citation
- 0640289
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