The Board granted an earlier effective date of January 31, 2023, for the award of service connection for left and right hip disabilities.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims were continuously pursued following notice of a decision on an initial claim, warranting an earlier effective date based on the date of receipt of the initial claim or the date entitlement arose, whichever is later.

Claimed conditions

left hip trochanteric pain syndrome, right hip trochanteric pain syndrome, limitation of extension, right hip, limitation for flexion, left hip, limitation of flexion, right hip

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 8, 2025

Citation

A25105445

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