The Board has granted the vacatur of the February 27, 2020 decision and restored a compensable rating for residuals of right hip delayed union of pelvis pubis fracture based on limitation of extension. The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for other conditions is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s right hip disability did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 5251 (limitation of extension of thigh) due to limited range of motion in extension during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- delayed union of pelvis pubis, pelvic fracture, osteitis pubis, stress reactions at right pubic
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 20, 2020
- Citation
- 20027562
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