The Veteran's right hip avascular necrosis and greater trochanteric bursitis were rated at 30 percent prior to December 9, 2020. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating due to lack of moderately severe residuals of weakness, pain, or limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hip disability was evaluated under Diagnostic Code 5054, which does not provide for ratings in excess of 30 percent without additional criteria being met (such as marked severity of limitations).
- Claimed conditions
- Right hip avascular necrosis, Right hip greater trochanteric bursitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 11, 2024
- Citation
- 24034143
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