The Veteran's right hip osteoarthritis has been rated at 20 percent for limitation of abduction, but the ratings for limitation of extension and flexion have not met the criteria for higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s right hip arthritis limits motion to a degree that does not meet or exceed the criteria for higher ratings under Diagnostic Codes 5251 (limitation of extension) and 5252 (limitation of flexion).
- Claimed conditions
- Osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 5, 2019
- Citation
- 19183365
What this means for you
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