The Board granted a 10 percent evaluation for the right hip disability due to impairment of the thigh and denied higher evaluations for limitation of flexion and extension.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's adduction was limited, preventing him from crossing his legs, warranting a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5253. However, there was no evidence of additional limitation in abduction or flexion that would justify higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- right hip disability due to degenerative arthritis, right hip impairment of the thigh
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25058902
What this means for you
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