The Veteran's right and left hip strains have been evaluated based on limitation of motion. The current ratings reflect the severity of his conditions as per Diagnostic Codes 5251, 5252, and 5253.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hip strains are currently rated under Diagnostic Code 5251 (limitation of motion) with a maximum 10 percent evaluation due to the severity of his symptoms as per the criteria set forth in the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities. The specific limitations noted do not warrant higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Right hip strain, Left hip strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 24, 2016
- Citation
- 1611908
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Granted
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