The Veteran's right hip disability, which includes limitation of abduction, adduction and rotation, is rated at a 10 percent disability rating. The claim for an increased rating for acetabular impingement syndrome and sacroiliac dysfunction was granted with a separate noncompensable rating for limitation of extension.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right hip disability did not meet the criteria for higher ratings as her range of motion testing showed no significant limitations in flexion, extension, abduction or adduction. The pain and weakness significantly limited functional ability but were not described in terms of specific ranges of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- acetabular impingement syndrome, sacroiliac dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 16, 2023
- Citation
- 23010191
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