The Board granted a 20 percent rating for right hip trochanteric bursitis with impairment of the thigh, and 10 percent ratings for limitation of flexion and extension.

The deciding factor: Given the ameliorative effects of pain medications and resolving doubt in favor of the Veteran, the evidence supports higher ratings based on the extent to which motion is limited.

Claimed conditions

right hip trochanteric bursitis with impairment of the thigh, right hip trochanteric bursitis with limitation of flexion, right hip trochanteric bursitis with limitation of extension

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 23, 2025

Citation

25013231

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