The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for right hip strain was denied. A separate rating for right hip strain (limited extension of the thigh) was granted with an effective date of March 10, 2016. The claim for a higher rating for radiculopathy of the RLE was denied. Claims for increased ratings for left knee and right hip disabilities were remanded.

The deciding factor: The Board's decision was based on the evidence available at the time of the July 2022 AOJ decision and the regulations governing effective dates and ratings.

Claimed conditions

right hip strain (painful motion), right hip strain (limited abduction and rotation), right hip strain (limited extension of the thigh), radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, left knee strain

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 8, 2025

Citation

A25002124

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