The Veteran's right hip disability was evaluated under the criteria for limitation of flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction. The VA determined that his symptoms did not meet or exceed the criteria for a higher rating based on these conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s range of motion measurements were within the non-compensable threshold for each condition considered (flexion to 100 degrees; extension to 25 degrees; abduction to 40 degrees; adduction to 20 degrees).
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 5, 2024
- Citation
- A24080888
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- Remanded (sent back)
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