The Veteran's bilateral hip disabilities have been rated at 10% each for limitation of extension. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating based on additional limitations in flexion, abduction, adduction, or rotation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hip disabilities are primarily characterized by limitation of motion, specifically limitation of extension to less than 5 degrees during periods of flare. These findings do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under relevant diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left hip trochanteric pain syndrome, Right hip trochanteric pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 2, 2024
- Citation
- A24035764
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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