The Veteran's bilateral hip conditions have been rated based on the current severity of her symptoms, with a 10 percent rating for each hip prior to July 15, 2012 and September 1, 2013, respectively. The Board finds that these ratings are appropriate given the evidence provided.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted throughout the appeal period have consistently found no more than a noncompensable limitation of motion in both hips, with some tenderness noted but no functional loss due to pain or other factors. X-rays were normal and there was no significant change over time.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the right hip, Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the left hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 14, 2013
- Citation
- 1319421
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