The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for degenerative arthritis of the left hip was denied. The highest schedular rating allowed under law (30 percent) has been granted effective August 20, 2019.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support a finding that flexion or extension were limited to at least 30 degrees prior to August 20, 2019, and the Veteran's highest schedular rating (40 percent) was granted effective August 20, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of left hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2020
- Citation
- 20067088
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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