The Board denied the claims for earlier effective dates for the 10 percent evaluations of left and right hip tendinitis with limitation of extension and adduction, as there was no factually ascertainable evidence of increased symptoms prior to March 17, 2023.

The deciding factor: There is no evidence that the Veteran's symptoms met the criteria for a compensable evaluation under DC 5251 or 5253 before the March 2023 VA medical examination.

Claimed conditions

left hip tendinitis with limitation of extension, right hip tendinitis with limitation of extension, right hip tendinitis with limitation of adduction

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 21, 2025

Citation

A25101462

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