The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for residuals of left hip injury with myositis ossificans was denied. The initial 10 percent evaluation for impairment of the left thigh based on limitation of abduction prior to July 20, 2018 is granted. The claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for residuals of left hip injury with myositis ossificans remains denied. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for left hip limitation of extension from June 6, 2018 was also denied. The TDIU claim from July 20, 2018 is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support the assignment of a higher evaluation for residuals of left hip injury with myositis ossificans as the flexion limitation has been shown to be at least 30 degrees and pain and functional loss have been considered. The claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent remains denied.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hip Injury with Myositis Ossificans
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 2, 2020
- Citation
- 20037738
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