The Veteran's left hip femoral acetabular impingement syndrome with osteoarthritis was reduced from a 10% rating to a non-compensable rating effective November 3, 2020. The reduction is void ab initio due to improper procedural requirements.,The Veteran's right hip strain does not meet the criteria for an initial rating in excess of 10%. Her current ratings are appropriate.
The deciding factor: The reduction was improperly carried out as required by VA regulations, leading to a void ab initio status. The evidence did not support the reduction.,The Veteran's right hip strain does not meet the criteria for an initial rating in excess of 10% based on her current symptoms and examination findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hip Femoral Acetabular Impingement Syndrome with Osteoarthritis (previously rated as left hip labrum tear), Right Hip Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- April 24, 2024
- Citation
- A24021077
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