The Veteran's left hip disability is currently rated at 20 percent for labral tear with femoral acetabular impingement syndrome and osteoarthritis with thigh impairment, 10 percent for limitation of flexion, and 10 percent for limitation of extension. The appeal has been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability ratings are based on the highest available ratings under Diagnostic Codes 5251 (extension) and 5253 (abduction), which do not apply to his condition. The appeal is denied as there is no evidence of limitation of flexion or ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip labral tear, femoral acetabular impingement syndrome, osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 4, 2026
- Citation
- A26019186
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