The Board denied the veteran's request for higher initial ratings for right and left hip disabilities, stating that the evidence did not support a finding of more severe limitations.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing the veteran's hip flexion limited to 30 degrees or less, extension limited to 5 degrees, or thigh abduction with motion lost beyond 10 degrees.

Claimed conditions

right hip flexor strain with sclerotic intertrochanteric lesion, left hip flexor strain

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 28, 2025

Citation

A25007614

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