The Veteran's left hip disability was restored to a 30% rating effective February 1, 2018.,A maximum schedular 40% rating for limitation of flexion of the left hip is granted from June 3, 2013.,A maximum schedular 20% rating for limitation of abduction of the left hip is granted from June 3, 2013.,A maximum schedular 10% rating for limitation of extension of the left hip is granted from June 3, 2013.,The Veteran's hiatal hernia with Barrett's esophagus is rated at a maximum schedular 30%.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed no improvement in the Veteran’s condition under actual conditions of daily life and his disability was consistent with the rating assigned based on flexion limited to 20 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hip Bursitis, Hiatal Hernia with Barrett's Esophagus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 30, 2020
- Citation
- 20050757
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- Granted
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- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected left hip bursitis with limitation of extension and flexion did not meet the criteria for a higher rating from August 11, 2023.
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