The Veteran's right hip disability, characterized by pain and limited flexion to no less than 100 degrees without additional functional limitation not considered within the current evaluation, does not meet the criteria for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s right hip disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling under Diagnostic Code 5252 (limitation of flexion to no less than 100 degrees), which reflects his current symptoms and functional limitations. The evidence does not support a higher evaluation based on additional limitation due to flare-ups or other factors.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 5, 2016
- Citation
- 1626722
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