The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for left ankle sprain and various aspects of his left hip strain, finding no evidence of marked limitation of motion or other criteria that would warrant a higher evaluation.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes, as there was no evidence of marked limitation of motion or other factors that would support an increased evaluation.

Claimed conditions

left ankle sprain, left hip strain (limitation of flexion), left hip strain (limitation of extension), left hip strain (thigh impairment)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 4, 2025

Citation

A25009993

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