The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left hip strain with arthritis, right hip strain with arthritis, and DDD were denied as the evidence did not show that her conditions warranted a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support findings of ankylosis, limitation of flexion to 45 degrees or less, limitation of rotation beyond 15 degrees, adduction or abduction limitations beyond 20-25 degrees, flail joint, malunion of the femur, or arthritis with incapacitating exacerbations.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hip Strain, Right Hip Strain, Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 19, 2022
- Citation
- 22002458
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is being remanded due to a failure to provide the Veteran with a VA examination in connection with her claim. The Board finds that this was a pre-decisional duty to assist error and requires rescheduling of the examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left hip disability, finding that there was no medical evidence linking his current condition to his military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination regarding the Veteran's right hip strain.
- Granted
The Veteran's degenerative disc disease is related to service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.
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