The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and TDIU was denied. The left hip replacement did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, and no separate or higher ratings were assigned under other diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show markedly severe residual weakness, pain, or limitation of motion following implantation of prothesis or prothesis with painful motion or weakness such as to require the use of crutches. The Veteran's left hip replacement manifested as pain, stiffness, and decreased flexion.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hip Replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 11, 2026
- Citation
- A26021838
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