The Veteran's right hip disability is currently rated at 10 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other relevant diagnostic codes. The Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right hip disability does not present with ankylosis, flail joint, malunion of the femur, or severe degenerative joint disease, which are required for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes. His pain and functional impairment have been considered in applying the relevant criteria in the rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 18, 2011
- Citation
- 1101860
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