The Veteran's abdominal disorder claim is denied.,A 10 percent rating for left hip limitation of extension is granted, subject to the laws and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits. The issue of service connection for a left leg disorder and bilateral pelvic disorders remains pending and requires further examination.,Service connection for a left leg disorder and bilateral pelvic disorders are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's abdominal disorder claim is denied as there is no current diagnosis of an abdominal disorder resulting in functional impairment for which service connection has not been granted.,A 10 percent rating for left hip limitation of extension is granted based on the evidence showing that the Veteran experiences pain and limited motion during flare-ups, causing his hip to be limited to zero to 25 degrees. The criteria for a higher rating are not met as there is no evidence of greater functional loss due to use.,Service connection for left leg disorder and bilateral pelvic disorders remains pending as further examination is required to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Abdominal Disorder, Left Hip Limitation of Extension, Left Leg Disorder, Right Pelvic Disorder, Left Pelvic Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 12, 2022
- Citation
- 22028358
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What this means for you
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