The Veteran's left hip limitation of flexion is granted a compensable disability rating (10%) but her left hip limitation of extension does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the Veteran's left hip limitation of flexion resulted in painful motion, which equates to the 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 5252. However, her left hip limitation of extension did not limit her hip movement to less than 5 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip limitation of flexion, left hip limitation of extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 13, 2026
- Citation
- A26013717
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed and a new examination is required to properly assess the Veteran's service-connected left hip disability, as well as remand for an HLR informal conference.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are granted effective from August 4, 2023.
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