The veteran was granted an initial 20 percent rating for bilateral hip osteoarthritis with limited flexion prior to July 29, 2020, and a 10 percent rating for bilateral hip osteoarthritis with limited extension for the entire period on appeal. A 20 percent rating for bilateral hip osteoarthritis with thigh impairment from August 5, 2006 was also granted. However, ratings in excess of 40 percent for bilateral hip osteoarthritis with limited flexion from July 29, 2020 and an initial compensable rating for bilateral hip osteoarthritis with thigh impairment prior to August 5, 2006 were denied.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's reported functional loss and medical evidence.

Claimed conditions

bilateral hip osteoarthritis with limited flexion, bilateral hip osteoarthritis with limited extension, bilateral hip osteoarthritis with thigh impairment

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 6, 2025

Citation

A25000962

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