The Veteran's right hip disability is currently rated at 10 percent, effective from November 4, 2002. The left hip disability was increased to 10 percent prior to July 20, 2006.,For the period after July 20, 2006, the Veteran's left hip disability is rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records indicate that the Veteran experiences pain in both hips, but his range of motion does not meet the schedular criteria for a higher rating. However, there are flare-ups causing functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- trochanteric bursitis of the right hip, trochanteric bursitis of the left hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 23, 2011
- Citation
- 1119746
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hip conditions and TDIU are being remanded due to the addition of new evidence since the last supplemental statement of the case.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right hip disability, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or event and that the current condition is not related to service.
- Granted
The Veteran's trochanteric bursitis of the left hip is granted service connection and rated at 10 percent. The Veteran's left knee strain remains rated at 10 percent.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance/housebound status due to a lack of evidence showing that her service-connected disabilities rendered her in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound.
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