Partly granted
The Board granted an effective date of August 6, 2021, but no earlier, for the award of a 10 percent rating for right hip strain, impairment of the thigh. Other claims were denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability picture did not meet the criteria for higher ratings or additional compensation.
- Claimed conditions
- right hip strain, impairment of the thigh, lumbar strain with intervertebral disc disease (IVDS), right leg sciatic nerve radiculopathy, left shoulder degenerative arthritis status post bicipital tendon tear and labral tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25097324
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