The Board denied initial compensable ratings for the Veteran's right hip strain limitation of extension and flexion, as the evidence did not show functional limitations to 5 degrees or less for extension or 45 degrees or less for flexion.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that despite pain, the Veteran's right hip extension was limited to 20 degrees and his right hip flexion was limited to 55 degrees with pain. The criteria for initial compensable ratings under DCs 5251 and 5252 were not met.
- Claimed conditions
- Right hip strain limitation of extension, Right hip strain limitation of flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 19, 2026
- Citation
- A26024853
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