The veteran was granted a 70% rating for left hip joint replacement and various effective dates for other conditions, but some claims were denied or remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the criteria for disability ratings and the evidence of record.

Claimed conditions

left hip joint replacement, left hip limitation of flexion, left hip limitation of abduction, left hip limitation of extension, right hip limitation of abduction, right hip limitation of extension, right hip limitation of flexion, lower lumbar spine condition, right leg impairment of the tibia and fibula

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 30, 2025

Citation

A25008361

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