The Veteran's right hip disability and left hip OA with limitation of adduction are rated at 30 percent each, effective from the date of the decision.
The deciding factor: The VA examination confirmed that both hips had significant flexion limitations (20 degrees for the right hip and 10 degrees for the left hip), meeting the criteria for a 30 percent rating under DCs 5252 and 5253, respectively.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Osteoarthritis, Left Hip Osteoarthritis (OA), Left Hip OA Limitation of Adduction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 25, 2026
- Citation
- A26027207
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