The Veteran's left hip disability, including limitation of extension and flexion, is rated at 10 percent. The impairment of the thigh associated with the left hip is also rated at 10 percent effective September 26, 2019.,A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been granted since February 15, 2019.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left hip disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes due to limitations in range of motion and functional impairment. The impairment of the thigh associated with the left hip is rated at 10 percent effective September 26, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- DJD of the left hip, Impairment of thigh associated with left hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 16, 2020
- Citation
- 20004159
Veterans Law Judge
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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