The Veteran's hip disabilities were previously rated, and the reduction in the evaluation for limitation of rotation, abduction, or adduction of the left hip was improper. The 20 percent evaluation is restored from October 26, 2017, to September 14, 2020.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show actual improvement in the range of motion of the Veteran's left hip, and thus the reduction was not supported by a preponderance of the evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip, right hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 7, 2021
- Citation
- 21001390
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