The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left hip arthritis was denied, and he was granted TDIU based on the severity of his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's left hip disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes due to lack of limitation in motion. The Veteran also met the schedular requirements for a TDIU as he had a combined 90% disability rating from multiple service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic arthritis, left hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 28, 2021
- Citation
- 21077165
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