The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection and initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for the veteran's left hip arthritis, limitation of flexion of the left hip, left elbow strain, and right elbow strain.

The deciding factor: The probative evidence did not support higher ratings or earlier effective dates as required by the applicable criteria.

Claimed conditions

left hip arthritis, limitation of flexion of the left hip, left elbow strain, right elbow strain

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 28, 2025

Citation

A25102740

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