The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The left hip osteoarthritis (flexion) and extension issues are rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations, while the right hip status post arthroplasty is currently rated at 50 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s service-connected conditions do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation based on the current evidence of record.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip osteoarthritis (flexion), left hip osteoarthritis (adduction), right hip status post arthroplasty
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 11, 2020
- Citation
- 20059971
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