The Veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for right hip arthritis with limitation of flexion effective June 18, 2020, but the claims for increased ratings for right hip arthritis with limitation of extension and right hip impairment were denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right hip flexion was estimated to be 45 degrees during flare-ups after June 18, 2020, which warranted a 10 percent rating under DC 5252. However, her limitation of extension and abduction/adduction/rotation did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- right hip arthritis with limitation of flexion, right hip arthritis with limitation of extension, right hip impairment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 22, 2025
- Citation
- 25005411
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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