The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and higher ratings for his left and right hip lost flexion, left and right thigh lost motion, as well as left and right hip lost extension.
The deciding factor: The most probative evidence of record shows that the Veteran did not file formal or informal claims with the regional office prior to October 7, 2011, and his conditions do not meet the criteria for higher ratings at all times during the pendency of the appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip lost flexion, right hip lost flexion, left thigh lost motion, right thigh lost motion, left hip lost extension, right hip lost extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 3, 2024
- Citation
- A24063100
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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