The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for increased evaluations of his thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease with spondylosis and lumbar strain, left hip strain - limitation of flexion, left hip strain - limitation of extension, and left hip strain, impairment of thigh.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a worsening of the Veteran's disabilities in the year prior to his claims, thus the effective dates could not be earlier than March 22, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease with spondylosis and lumbar strain, left hip strain - limitation of flexion, left hip strain - limitation of extension, left hip strain, impairment of thigh
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 1, 2024
- Citation
- A24062435
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