The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left and right hip disabilities were denied. The Board found that the current schedular evaluations adequately reflected the severity of the Veteran's disability.,The evidence did not show any exceptional or unusual circumstances warranting extraschedular consideration.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted showed no limitation of motion in either hip, even when considering pain and repetitive use. The current schedular ratings under Diagnostic Codes 5019 (trochanteric bursitis) were found to be appropriate for the Veteran's disability levels.
- Claimed conditions
- Trochanteric bursitis of the left hip, Trochanteric bursitis of the right hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2024
- Citation
- 24012995
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