The Veteran's initial rating for right hip degenerative changes (limited extension) prior to March 20, 2017 was denied. A compensable rating of 10 percent is granted effective from March 20, 2017 for limited flexion and functional loss.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right hip has manifested by painful flexion causing functional loss since March 20, 2017, which meets the criteria for a compensable rating of 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5252.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Degenerative Changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 25, 2022
- Citation
- 22030990
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