The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for left hip strain with limitations in flexion, extension, and rotation.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating as the Veteran's symptoms were within the parameters of the current ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip strain with limitation of rotation, left hip strain with limitation of flexion, left hip strain with limitation of extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25023574
What this means for you
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