The Veteran's right hip strain, based on limitation of flexion, is granted with a rating of 30 percent effective May 26, 2013. The Veteran's right thigh impairment due to right hip strain is granted with a rating of 20 percent effective May 26, 2013.
The deciding factor: The November 2022 C&P Exam provided an adequate retrospective opinion on the severity of the Veteran's service-connected right hip disability from May 2013 to current, finding that the Veteran's loss of ROM prevented him from crossing his legs and limiting his functional ability with repetitive use.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Strain, Right Thigh Impairment due to Right Hip Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 23, 2023
- Citation
- 23011141
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination regarding the Veteran's right hip strain.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran is granted a rating of 10 percent for each hip strain, impairment of thigh motion.,Compensable ratings are denied for left and right hip strains, limitation of flexion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has dismissed the request to appeal the proposal to sever service connection for right knee strain. The claims of entitlement to service connection for right ankle strain and right hip strain are remanded.
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