The Veteran's initial compensable rating for left hip disability, limitation of extension is denied. A 10 percent rating for the same condition prior to January 7, 2021, and a 10 percent rating since that date are granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows the Veteran's left hip disability limited her ability to squat, stand, sit, and caused general loss of strength and weakness in the left hip and leg, which together established a disability picture more nearly approximating limitation of flexion of the thigh limited to 45 degrees prior to January 7, 2021. Since that date, there is no evidence of flexion limited to 30 degrees or ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Iliotibial band syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 3, 2023
- Citation
- 23059494
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