The Board granted a separate 10 percent rating for impairment of the left thigh (limitation of rotation) from May 1, 2008 to July 25, 2008 and a 50 percent rating, but no higher, for right hip replacement from May 5, 2003 to April 15, 2009 and from June 1, 2010. The Board denied a disability rating higher than 10 percent for the left hip disability from May 5, 2003 to July 25, 2008 and granted a 50 percent rating, but no higher, for left total hip replacement from September 1, 2009.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the criteria for a separate 10 percent rating under DC 5253 were met based on limitation of rotation such that it was not possible to toe out more than 15 degrees. The criteria for a higher rating under DC 5252 were not met due to flexion limited to 120 degrees or greater.

Claimed conditions

avascular necrosis, status post left total hip replacement (left hip disability), impairment of the left thigh (limitation of rotation), right hip avascular necrosis, status post right total hip replacement (right total hip replacement)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 11, 2025

Citation

A25107324

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