The Veteran's left hip disability, initially diagnosed as bursitis and tendonitis, was rated at 10 percent prior to November 26, 2008. The evidence does not support a higher rating based on the limited range of motion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's flexion limitation did not meet or exceed the criteria for any specific diagnostic codes (DCs) that would warrant an increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hip Bursitis, Tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 8, 2011
- Citation
- 1141563
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