The Board has denied initial disability ratings in excess of 10 percent for the service-connected right and left hip strains, rated as limitation of extension from June 26, 2019. The evidence does not show ankylosis, flail joint, or malunion of the femurs, which would allow for higher ratings under other relevant DCs.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows noncompensable limitation of extension (20 degrees) and painful motion, as indicated by the July 2019 VA examination and the Veteran's statements regarding pain. Ratings in excess of 10 percent are not warranted under any other relevant DCs.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Strain, Left Hip Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 26, 2023
- Citation
- A23029891
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left hip disability, finding that there was no medical evidence linking his current condition to his military service.
- 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)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hip strain, as secondary to service-connected lumbar spine and right ankle conditions. A new VA medical examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's hip strains are related to her service-connected disabilities.
- 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.
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