The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left hip degenerative arthritis was denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating.,The Veteran's claim for an initial increased rating for limitation of flexion due to left hip degenerative arthritis was denied because her flexion was limited to 45 degrees, which does not meet the criteria for a 20 percent rating under DC 5252.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for limitation of extension due to left hip degenerative arthritis was granted as she is entitled to at least a 10 percent rating based on pain and limited motion, but not higher than the maximum available under DC 5251.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for impairment of thigh due to left hip degenerative arthritis was denied because her condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support findings that would warrant a higher than 10 percent rating for any of the issues raised in the Veteran's claims.,The limitation of flexion due to left hip degenerative arthritis was limited to 45 degrees, which does not meet the criteria for a 20 percent rating under DC 5252.,The Veteran is entitled to at least a 10 percent rating based on pain and limited motion, but not higher than the maximum available under DC 5251.,The impairment of thigh due to left hip degenerative arthritis did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 25, 2018
- Citation
- 18138533
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