Denied
The Board denied all claims for higher ratings related to the veteran's hip conditions, stating that the evidence did not support functional limitations warranting increased ratings.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's hip flexion was functionally limited to 30 degrees or less during the period on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- limitation of flexion of the left hip, limitation of extension of the left hip, impairment of the left thigh, limitation of flexion of the right hip, impairment of the right thigh
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25003433
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