The veteran's claims for higher evaluations for left and right hip strains with limitation of abduction were denied. The claims for evaluations related to knee strain and other hip conditions were remanded.

The deciding factor: The Board determined that the Veteran has already been assigned the maximum rating available under law for his service-connected bilateral hip strain with limited abduction.

Claimed conditions

left hip strain with limitation of abduction, right hip strain with limitation of abduction, right knee strain, left hip strain with limitation of extension of the thigh, left hip strain with limitation of flexion of the thigh, right hip strain with limitation of extension of the thigh, right hip strain with limitation of flexion of the thigh

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 29, 2025

Citation

A25007996

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