The Veteran's degenerative joint disease of the right hip was not productive of flexion limited to 30 degrees from May 26, 2003 to July 26, 2007. Since July 27, 2007, his condition has not met the criteria for a higher evaluation.,For the period prior to July 27, 2007, the Veteran's right leg parasthesias due to right lateral femoral cutaneous and sensory neuropathy was rated at 10 percent. Since then, he is evaluated at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s degenerative joint disease of the right hip did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as his flexion limitation did not reach 30 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease of the Right Hip, Right Leg Parasthesias (Neuropathy)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 5, 2010
- Citation
- 1012783
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- Granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip, right hip and left knee conditions have been granted.,Service connection has been established for degenerative joint disease of the bilateral hips and patellofemoral degenerative changes of the left knee.
- Remanded (sent back)
The appeal has been withdrawn for issues related to increased ratings for hip and knee disabilities, as well as service connection for hearing loss. The low back disability claim is remanded due to the need for additional VA medical records.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected right hip degenerative joint disease has not been shown to meet the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Denied
The Board granted a 10 percent disability rating for the service-connected right hip disability due to limitation of flexion from April 13, 2009 through July 13, 2021. The appeal for an increased disability rating in excess of 10 percent for the service connected right hip disability was denied.
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