The Veteran's right hip trochanter bursitis has been rated at 10 percent since May 18, 2002. The Board found that the current rating adequately reflects his disability level and symptomatology.
The deciding factor: The criteria for a higher rating were not met as the Veteran's flexion was greater than 30 degrees throughout the appeal period, which is already covered by the existing 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5252.
- Claimed conditions
- right hip trochanter bursitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 26, 2012
- Citation
- 1215151
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including peroneal nerve damage, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with IVDS, and right hip trochanter bursitis, among others, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board finds that he meets the criteria for a TDIU.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and arranging for a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected left knee and right hip disabilities.
- Denied
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- Denied
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