The Board denied the Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for left and right hip strain, as the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to be within normal limits of range of motion, and there was no significant functional loss due to pain or other factors that would warrant a compensable rating.

Claimed conditions

left hip strain (limitation of internal/external rotation), right hip strain (limitation of internal/external rotation), left hip strain (limitation of flexion), right hip strain (limitation of flexion)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 27, 2025

Citation

A25018322

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