The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support higher or additional ratings.

The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not show a more severe disability than what was already rated, and there were no new or material findings to warrant a different rating.

Claimed conditions

tinnitus, left ankle tendinitis, left medial ankle scar, left hip strain, right hip strain, left hip extension of the thigh, right hip extension of the thigh, left hip flexion of the thigh, right hip flexion of the thigh, thoracolumbar spine disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 12, 2025

Citation

A25097924

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