The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his left hip, ankle, knee, and inguinal hernia disabilities has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating criteria.,Specifically, the Veteran's flexion of the left hip was limited to 50 degrees prior to February 23, 2021, and to 45 degrees thereafter, which does not warrant a compensable rating. His extension was also found to be limited to 15 degrees, which is below the threshold for a compensable rating under DC 5251.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's left hip flexion or extension were limited to the levels required for higher ratings. The medical findings from VA examinations and private records indicated that his range of motion was within limits that do not meet the criteria for increased disability ratings under the applicable rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hip Femoral Acetabular Impingement Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 21, 2023
- Citation
- 23052109
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