The Veteran's left hip disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has denied an increased rating in excess of this level. The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s range of motion for flexion was measured at 115 degrees; extension greater than 5 degrees; adduction not lost beyond 10 degrees; ability to cross his legs; and limited rotation where he could not toe-out more than 15 degrees.,The Veteran's low back disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board has denied an increased rating in excess of this level. The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s range of motion for flexion was measured at 115 degrees; extension greater than 5 degrees; adduction not lost beyond 10 degrees; ability to cross his legs; and limited rotation where he could not toe-out more than 15 degrees.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's range of motion for flexion was measured at 115 degrees, which is within the normal limits as per Diagnostic Code 5252.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hip Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 25, 2020
- Citation
- 20056056
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What this means for you
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