The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for her residuals of a left hip stress fracture and limitation of adduction of the left hip have been denied. The current ratings are considered appropriate based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show ankylosis, limitation of flexion to 30 degrees, or impairment of thigh abduction with motion lost beyond 10 degrees, which would warrant a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip stress fracture, limitation of adduction of the left hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 18, 2022
- Citation
- 22058465
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