The Veteran's total left hip replacement stress fracture with surgical repair and left leg muscle atrophy was granted a 70 percent rating, but no higher. Other claims for increased ratings were denied.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition more closely approximated markedly severe residuals of weakness, pain, or limitation of motion following implantation of prosthesis, warranting a 70 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

Total left hip replacement stress fracture with surgical repair and left leg muscle atrophy, Left hip replacement and arthroscopic surgery scars, Posterior trunk left hip replacement and arthroscopic surgery scar, Left groin scar, Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) with major depressive disorder (MDD), chronic without psychotic features, history of alcohol use disorder, in remission

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

February 26, 2025

Citation

A25017651

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