The Veteran's service-connected left hip and pelvis stress reaction, limitation of flexion, and impairment have all been rated at the maximum allowed under their respective diagnostic codes. The appeals for higher ratings are denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s conditions do not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent for any of her service-connected left hip disabilities based on Diagnostic Codes 5251, 5252, and 5253.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip and pelvis stress reaction, left hip limitation of flexion, left hip impairment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 16, 2020
- Citation
- 20073319
What this means for you
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