The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for limitation of flexion, extension, and impairment of the right thigh have been denied as his conditions do not warrant a higher rating under VA's schedular criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion measurements did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for any condition. The evidence does not show that he experienced functional loss due to flare-ups, fatigue, weakness, or lack of endurance following repetitive use.
- Claimed conditions
- limitation of flexion of the right thigh, limitation of extension of the right thigh, impairment of the right thigh
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 3, 2016
- Citation
- 1603952
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