The Board granted service connection for left hip trochanteric pain syndrome and iliopsoas tendinitis, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.
The deciding factor: Based on Dr. R.M.'s opinion, which is consistent with the nature of the Veteran's reported in-service duties, the Board resolved all doubt in favor of the Veteran and found that his left hip disorders are directly related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip trochanteric pain syndrome, iliopsoas tendinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- May 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25047583
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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