The Veteran's left shoulder disability is rated at 20 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.,For the period prior to May 7, 2007, the Veteran's left hip disability was rated at 30 percent. From May 7, 2007 through November 14, 2007, it was rated at 30 percent due to fracture of surgical neck of femur with false joint or flexion limited to 10 degrees.,From January 1, 2009 through August 23, 2017, the Veteran's left hip disability was rated at 30 percent. From August 24, 2017 onwards, it is rated at 70 percent due to residuals of status-post left total hip replacement.,The criteria for higher ratings under Diagnostic Codes 5255 and 5054 were not met in any period.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability ratings are based on the severity of his symptoms, which do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Disability, Left Hip Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2018
- Citation
- 1803033
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