The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left hip disorder and an increased rating for right hip strain were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support granting either claim, as there was no evidence of a left hip disorder or additional loss of range of motion due to pain.
The deciding factor: The objective clinical examination revealed no evidence of a left hip disorder, and the Veteran's right hip strain did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on limitation of motion. The Board found that the current rating adequately described her disability level and symptomatology.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 19, 2010
- Citation
- 1018629
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