The Veteran's service-connected left hip conditions have been evaluated as noncompensable for lost extension, 20 percent for lost flexion, and 10 percent for lost abduction. The appeal is denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating at any time during the pendency of the appeal.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's left hip conditions do not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5251 (lost extension) due to his complaints of pain and the absence of ankylosis. The evidence does not support a rating in excess of 20 percent for lost flexion or 10 percent for lost abduction.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Left Hip Lost Extension","diagnostic_codes":[5251]}, {"condition_name":"Left Hip Lost Flexion","diagnostic_codes":[5252]}, {"condition_name":"Left Hip Lost Abduction","diagnostic_codes":[5253]}

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 16, 2020

Citation

20003526