The Veteran's right hip disability, which included painful motion but not limited flexion to 45 degrees or less, was denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's right hip disability caused or approximated flexion limited to 45 degrees or less, which is required for a higher rating under DC 5252.
- Claimed conditions
- Right femoral neck stress fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 25, 2026
- Citation
- A26017129
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