The Board granted earlier effective dates for the Veteran's right and left hip disabilities, as well as initial disability ratings of 30 percent for each.

The deciding factor: The evidence showed continuous pursuit of claims since March 2022, warranting an earlier effective date. The disability picture more nearly approximated the criteria required for a 30 percent rating based on residuals of weakness, pain, or limitation of motion.

Claimed conditions

right hip osteoarthritis status post total hip arthroplasty surgery, left hip osteoarthritis status post total hip arthroplasty surgery

How they argued it

Reopened with new and material evidence

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

November 18, 2025

Citation

A25100275

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