The Veteran's right hip disability was rated at 30 percent prior to November 14, 2011 and increased to 70 percent from September 12, 2014 onwards. The decision granted the higher rating of 70 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted on September 12, 2014 showed markedly severe residuals of weakness, pain, or limitation of motion following implantation of the prosthesis, warranting a 70 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Dysplasia and Arthritis, Right Hip Replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- August 3, 2016
- Citation
- 1630923
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