The Board granted earlier effective dates for the award of disability ratings for left hip osteoarthritis, specifically a 40 percent rating for limitation of flexion, a 20 percent rating for thigh impairment, and a 10 percent rating for limitation of extension, from November 18, 2020.

The deciding factor: The Board found it factually ascertainable that the Veteran's left hip disability more nearly approximated the later assigned ratings based on his lay testimony regarding pain with flare-ups and repeated use over time.

Claimed conditions

left hip osteoarthritis (limitation of flexion), left hip osteoarthritis (thigh impairment), left hip osteoarthritis (limitation of extension)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 3, 2025

Citation

A25104160

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