The Board granted earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for a left hip disability and a left hip scar, but denied an increased rating for a left hip scar.

The deciding factor: The evidence supported that the Veteran developed a left hip disability prior to filing his initial claim in 2015, thus warranting an earlier effective date. The scar was tender but not unstable or associated with underlying tissue damage, precluding a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

left hip disability, left hip scar

How they argued it

Reopened with new and material evidence

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

November 25, 2025

Citation

A25102092

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