The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for left hip impairment of thigh and remanded other claims related to the same condition, as well as increased rating claims.

The deciding factor: The Board found that there was no evidence to warrant an earlier effective date based on the date of receipt of the claim or when entitlement arose, whichever is later. The appeal was denied due to lack of evidence supporting an earlier effective date.

Claimed conditions

left hip degenerative arthritis with painful rotation, impairment of thigh associated with left knee degenerative arthritis with limitation of extension (left hip impairment of thigh), left hip degenerative arthritis with painful rotation, limitation of extension (left hip limitation of extension), left hip degenerative arthritis with painful rotation, limitation of flexion (left hip limitation of flexion)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 10, 2025

Citation

A25106684

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