The Board denied service connection for neurological impairment of the left lower extremity, and denied earlier effective dates for multiple service-connected conditions. The claims for increased evaluations were also denied.
The deciding factor: The most persuasive evidence demonstrated that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis for neurological impairment of the LLE, and there was no communication prior to March 30, 2012 that could be construed as a formal or informal claim for entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- neurological impairment of the left lower extremity (LLE), arthritis of the left hip with limitation of extension, arthritis of the left hip with limitation of flexion, arthritis of the left hip with impairment of the thigh, arthritis of the right hip with limitation of extension, arthritis of the right hip with limitation of flexion, arthritis of the right hip with impairment of the thigh, adjustment disorder with depressed mood and anxiety, scar on the back
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25046169
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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