The Veteran was granted an evaluation of 90 percent for residuals of a right hip replacement from April 1, 2021, and an evaluation of 90 percent for residuals of a left hip replacement from October 1, 2021.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported that the Veteran's post-surgical impairment was better contemplated by a 90 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5054 due to painful motion or weakness requiring the use of crutches.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of right hip replacement, Residuals of left hip replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 90%
- Decision date
- June 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25056097
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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