The Veteran's right hip disability, including his total hip replacement, is rated at 30 percent from August 1, 2021. The previous ratings for flexion and extension are denied prior to March 22, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right hip abduction/adduction was not found to be limited beyond 10 degrees prior to March 22, 2021, which is the basis for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5054.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Osteoarthritis, Right Total Hip Replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 25, 2023
- Citation
- A23029570
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