The Board granted restoration of the 10 percent rating for right and left hip limitation of extension, denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for back disability, and denied increased ratings for other conditions.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show actual improvement at the time of reduction, and there was no sustained improvement under ordinary conditions of life and work.

Claimed conditions

right hip limitation of extension, left hip limitation of extension, back disability (lumbar spine), right hip limitation of abduction, left hip limitation of abduction, right hip limitation of flexion, left hip limitation of flexion, right lower extremity scar, left lower extremity scar, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 16, 2025

Citation

A25108704

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