The Veteran's right trochanteric bursitis is manifested by limitation of motion, but without flexion limited to less than 45 degrees. The criteria for an increased initial disability rating for right trochanteric bursitis have not been met.
The deciding factor: The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5252 or 5253 due to lack of limitation in flexion and adduction/abduction, respectively.
- Claimed conditions
- right trochanteric bursitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 23, 2010
- Citation
- 1006708
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