The Veteran's service-connected right pelvis/hip disability, including fracture of both inferior ischial rami and myofascial pain syndrome, was found to be manifested by slight hip disability with no more than limited flexion. The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the right pelvis/hip disability under old criteria and denied an initial compensable rating for limitation of flexion under new criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion was only slightly limited, with no significant functional impairment caused by pain or weakness. The preponderance of evidence did not show symptoms more nearly approximating a moderate or marked disability as required for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture, right superior ischiopubic ramus, fracture, both inferior ischial rami, myofascial pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 25, 2021
- Citation
- 21065328
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