The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher initial disability ratings for his service-connected left hip disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for limitation of flexion or compensable ratings for limitation of extension and abduction.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed limited range of motion but no additional functional loss due to flare-ups or repetitive use over time, which was insufficient to meet the criteria for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- limitation of flexion of left hip, limitation of extension of left hip, limitation of abduction of left hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 16, 2024
- Citation
- A24056685
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