The Board denied the claims for compensable ratings for left and right hip strain, limitation of extension and flexion, as well as for left and right ankle sprain. However, a 30 percent rating was granted for peritoneal adhesions and GERD with IBS.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings due to insufficient evidence of functional limitations or severity required by the applicable diagnostic codes.

Claimed conditions

left hip strain, limitation of extension, right hip strain, limitation of extension, left hip strain, limitation of flexion, right hip strain, limitation of flexion, left ankle sprain, right ankle sprain, peritoneal adhesions and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 20, 2025

Citation

A25101255

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