The Board denied the appeals for a rating in excess of 10 percent for left hip impairment of the thigh, a compensable rating for left hip limitation of extension, and a compensable rating for left hip labral tear with degenerative arthritis.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show flexion limited to 30 degrees or less, limitation of thigh extension to 5 degrees or less, limitation of adduction with inability to cross the legs, limitation of rotation with inability to toe-out more than 15 degrees, or limitation of abduction with motion lost beyond 10 degrees at any time during this period.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip impairment of the thigh, left hip limitation of extension, left hip labral tear with degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25047468
What this means for you
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