The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for left hip abduction, extension, and strain, as there was no evidence of a compensable level of disability under applicable rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The September 2023 VA examination results did not show sufficient limitation in range of motion or functional loss to warrant a compensable evaluation under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left hip abduction, Left hip extension, Left hip strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25011878
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