The Veteran's right hip disability, specifically limited extension, was denied an initial compensable evaluation prior to March 9, 2021 and in excess of 10 percent thereafter.,An initial disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for trochanteric pain syndrome, right hip, limited flexion (claimed as hip arthritis) prior to March 9, 2021 was denied. From March 9, 2021, a maximum 20 percent rating is warranted.,An initial compensable evaluation for trochanteric pain syndrome, right hip, limited abduction (claimed as hip arthritis) prior to March 9, 2021 was denied and entitlement to the maximum 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5253 from March 9, 2021 is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher initial disability evaluation based on the range of motion findings.
- Claimed conditions
- trochanteric pain syndrome, right hip, hip arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 9, 2021
- Citation
- A21018035
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- Granted
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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and trochanteric pain syndrome, right hip were denied due to the failure to perfect her appeal in the Legacy system. The effective date of July 30, 2020 is established as the earliest possible date based on the receipt of a supplemental claim application under the Appeals Modernization Act.
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