The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right trochanteric bursitis, limitation of extension of the right hip, and limitation of adduction of the right hip have been denied. The highest possible rating under applicable diagnostic codes has not been met.,The Veteran’s claim for an increased rating for residuals, medial meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament tears, status post reconstruction surgery, right knee is remanded.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence of limitation of flexion to 30 degrees or less (Diagnostic Code 5252) or limitation of abduction such that motion is lost beyond 10 degrees (Diagnostic Code 5253). The Veteran's right hip extension was limited to 5 degrees or less, which corresponds to the highest available rating under Diagnostic Code 5251.,The revisions to the rating schedule did not affect the code sections at issue for the Veteran’s right knee disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Trochanteric Bursitis, Residuals, Medial Meniscus and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears, Status Post Reconstruction Surgery, Right Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 18, 2021
- Citation
- 21015707
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