The Board denied service connection for back pain stiffness and denied increased ratings for the Veteran's bilateral hip disabilities, but granted a 10 percent rating for limitation of adduction in both hips.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's back disability was related to her active-duty service or her hip disabilities. For the hip disabilities, there was no evidence of increased severity beyond the current ratings.

Claimed conditions

back pain stiffness, bilateral hip disabilities

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 17, 2025

Citation

A25099647

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