The Veteran's rating reductions for right shoulder rotator cuff tendinitis, right hip tendonitis, right hip tendonitis with limitation of extension, left hip tendonitis with limitation of abduction, and left hip tendonitis with limitation of extension and atrophy of the thigh were found to be improper. The ratings have been restored.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not indicate that there was material improvement in the Veteran's conditions under ordinary conditions of life.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tendinitis, Right Hip Tendonitis, Right Hip Tendonitis with Limitation of Extension, Left Hip Tendonitis with Limitation of Abduction, Left Hip Tendonitis with Limitation of Extension and Atrophy of the Thigh
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 10, 2024
- Citation
- 24001770
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