The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher rating for left hip trochanteric pain syndrome.
The deciding factor: There was no evidence of severity post-convalescence to warrant a higher rating, and the RO awarded the minimum 50 percent rating based on the Veteran's reported reduced pain following surgery.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip trochanteric pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25027819
What this means for you
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