The Veteran's right hip disability was evaluated at a 30 percent rating prior to June 8, 2006 and on and after July 2, 2009. The claim for increased ratings is granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports supported the current evaluations based on limitation of motion in flexion.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the right pelvis, traumatic arthritis of the right hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 7, 2014
- Citation
- 1415195
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What this means for you
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