The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left hip degenerative arthritis was denied. The current disability is rated as 10 percent disabling under the criteria for limitation of motion, specifically Diagnostic Code 5252.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed that the Veteran’s flexion and abduction were not limited beyond the prescribed limits (45 degrees), and there was no additional loss of motion after repetitive use. The examiner noted functional loss due to pain but did not find ankylosis, malunion or nonunion of the femur, flail hip joint, or other conditions that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 9, 2013
- Citation
- 1321908
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection were denied due to the late filing of the appeal requests, and thus the appeals are dismissed.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left hip degenerative arthritis, a low back condition, and tinnitus due to inadequate medical opinions regarding causation and aggravation.
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