The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right hip DJD was denied, as the evidence did not show that his disability met or approximated the criteria for a higher rating. His claims for service connection of lumbar spine disorders and TDIU were also denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed moderate to severe degenerative changes in both hips without any additional limitation after repetitive use, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the right hip, Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) and DJD of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 14, 2010
- Citation
- 1021896
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his bilateral hip and ankle conditions are being remanded due to a lack of sufficient medical evidence regarding the extent of range of motion loss during flare-ups and after repetitive use.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for additional VA medical opinions to determine if the Veteran's current disabilities of the hips, shoulders, knees, and cervical spine are related to his active service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right hip disability has been granted a minimum 10 percent rating for limitation of flexion. The issues regarding thigh impairment and limitation of flexion are remanded, as is the TDIU claim.
- Granted
A 20% rating has been granted for DJD of the right hip with limitation of flexion of the right thigh as of December 11, 2020. The Veteran's disability picture due to limitation of flexion more closely approximates the criteria for a 20 percent rating.
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