A 10 percent rating for left hip impingement with limitation of extension was granted from October 19, 2015 to November 29, 2021.,Higher ratings were assigned for the right hip conditions starting from November 29, 2021.,A TDIU was granted prior to May 26, 2022.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's left hip impingement with limitation of extension had significant decline in range of motion over time and required a cane for ambulation. The maximum schedular rating based on ROM was granted.,Higher ratings were assigned due to additional findings such as right hip impingement conditions, which warranted higher evaluations under DCs 5252 & 5253.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is part of the bilateral hip condition claims and should be addressed in conjunction with the other issues.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip impingement with limitation of extension, left hip impingement with limitation of flexion, left hip impingement with thigh impairment, right hip impingement with limitation of extension, right hip impingement with limitation of flexion, right hip impingement with thigh impairment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 12, 2023
- Citation
- 23065771
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