The Veteran's left hip degenerative changes with limited extension and painful motion are rated at 10 percent, the maximum allowed under Diagnostic Code 5251. A compensable rating of 10 percent for left hip degenerative changes with limited flexion is granted effective March 20, 2017. The Veteran's current range of motion does not meet criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of abduction, adduction or rotation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left hip has been rated at the maximum allowed under Diagnostic Code 5251 due to limited extension and painful motion. A compensable rating is granted for flexion as it causes functional loss and pain.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip degenerative changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 31, 2022
- Citation
- 22004941
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- Granted
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