The Veteran's right and left hip trochanteric bursitis have been rated at 10% each since May 25, 2018. The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a higher rating for either hip prior to May 25, 2018 or from May 25, 2018 onwards.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's most recent VA examination in November 2021 showed she retained at least 110 degrees of hip flexion for both hips even during flare-ups and repetitive use testing, which is more than the required 45 degrees under Diagnostic Code 5252-5019.
- Claimed conditions
- Right hip trochanteric bursitis, Left hip trochanteric bursitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- May 10, 2022
- Citation
- 22027497
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- Granted
The Veteran's right hip trochanteric bursitis resulted in functional equivalent of favorable ankylosis, warranting a 60% rating. The Board also granted entitlement to TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's statements regarding when his conditions began and conflicting medical evidence. The issues of TDIU are also being remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the service connection claims.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations. The right foot disorder claim is reopened, but a new examination is needed to determine if it is related to service or secondary to other disabilities. Examinations are also required for the right hip, right knee, and left trapezius strain.
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