The Veteran's right hip prosthesis was in good condition with no osseous deficits. Residuals included greatly decreased hip pain and only slightly less than normal range of motion, allowing the Veteran to stand for indefinite periods and walk several miles without an assistive device. Effective February 25, 2012, the residuals manifested as moderately severe weakness and pain but with a normal range of motion.
The deciding factor: The VA examination showed that the right hip prosthesis was in good condition with no osseous deficits, allowing for full range of motion and ability to stand and walk without assistive devices. However, by February 25, 2012, the Veteran reported difficulty sitting and concentrating due to hip pain.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease of the Right Hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 19, 2013
- Citation
- 1313239
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- Granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip, right hip and left knee conditions have been granted.,Service connection has been established for degenerative joint disease of the bilateral hips and patellofemoral degenerative changes of the left knee.
- Remanded (sent back)
The appeal has been withdrawn for issues related to increased ratings for hip and knee disabilities, as well as service connection for hearing loss. The low back disability claim is remanded due to the need for additional VA medical records.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected right hip degenerative joint disease has not been shown to meet the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Denied
The Board granted a 10 percent disability rating for the service-connected right hip disability due to limitation of flexion from April 13, 2009 through July 13, 2021. The appeal for an increased disability rating in excess of 10 percent for the service connected right hip disability was denied.
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