Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for degenerative arthritis of the left SI joint based on limitation of flexion and abduction/adduction, but granted a 70 percent rating for ankylosis of the left hip effective May 12, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability was found to most closely approximate intermediate ankylosis as of May 12, 2021, warranting a 70 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5250. The other claims were denied due to insufficient evidence of more severe limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the left SI joint based on limitation of flexion, Degenerative arthritis of the left SI joint based on limitation of abduction/adduction, Ankylosis of the left hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 18, 2025
- Citation
- 25002292
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