The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left hip bursitis and bilateral foot disability were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show flexion limited to at least 45 degrees or extension limited to 5 degrees, which are required for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Codes 5252 and 5251 respectively. The Veteran's bilateral foot disability was also found not to meet the criteria for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hip Bursitis, Bilateral Foot Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 19, 2018
- Citation
- 18112190
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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