The Veteran's appeal was denied for a rating in excess of 10 percent for limited rotation of the left trochanteric bursitis, left piriformis syndrome, and left sacroiliitis. A separate 10 percent rating for limited extension of the left thigh prior to February 4, 2019, and a noncompensable rating thereafter was granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion testing showed limited extension of the left thigh at 5 degrees prior to February 4, 2019, which meets the criteria for a separate 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5251. The Veteran did not meet the criteria for higher ratings due to flexion or abduction limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- left trochanteric bursitis, left piriformis syndrome, left sacroiliitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 26, 2019
- Citation
- 19149983
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