The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The right hip bursitis with painful motion and limitation of adduction and internal rotation are granted at 10 percent, but the claim for limited extension is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5251 or 5253 due to limitations in range of motion. The Veteran's painful hip joint motion was already reflected in his current evaluation for bursitis, right hip with painful motion.
- Claimed conditions
- bursitis, right hip with painful motion, limited extension, right hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 30, 2023
- Citation
- 23063412
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