The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for right hip replacement with right hip osteoarthritis, status post right hip resurfacing from June 1, 2023.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's residuals did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they were found to be moderately severe rather than markedly severe, and there was no evidence of additional functional loss during flare-ups or with repeated use over time that would warrant a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

right hip replacement with right hip osteoarthritis, status post right hip resurfacing

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

February 4, 2025

Citation

A25009667

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