The veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for left hip strain limitation of extension and left hip strain impairment were denied. The claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected bicuspid aortic valve condition was remanded.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the criteria for entitlement to an initial compensable rating for left hip strain limitation of extension and left hip strain impairment had not been met.

Claimed conditions

left hip strain limitation of extension, left hip strain impairment, bicuspid aortic valve condition

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 15, 2025

Citation

A25003487

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