The Board granted an effective date of April 21, 2017, for the assignment of increased ratings for degenerative joint disease and impairment of each hip, as well as limitation of extension of each hip.

The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated that symptoms were consistent from April 21, 2017, to April 12, 2019, warranting the effective date granted.

Claimed conditions

Degenerative joint disease, right hip, Degenerative joint disease, left hip, Impairment of the right hip, Impairment of the left hip, Limitation of extension of the right hip, Limitation of extension of the left hip

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

February 7, 2025

Citation

A25011601

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