The Veteran's right iliofemoral ligament sprain (limitation of flexion) is rated at 10 percent, effective December 8, 2021. The rating for the right iliofemoral ligament strain (limitation of abduction, adduction and rotation) remains noncompensable. The Veteran's right tibial stress fracture and left tibial stress syndrome are each rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed that the Veteran’s hip flexion was limited to a maximum of 105 degrees, with no additional functional loss due to pain or other factors. The rating for limitation of abduction, adduction and rotation remains noncompensable as there is no evidence of such impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right iliofemoral ligament sprain (limitation of flexion), Left hip strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 28, 2022
- Citation
- 22043089
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