The Board granted an initial disability rating of 50 percent for left hip osteoarthritis and 10 percent for right hip osteoarthritis, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's hip disabilities as assessed by a VA examination, with the ratings reflecting the moderate to mild nature of his symptoms.

Claimed conditions

left hip osteoarthritis, status post total hip arthroplasty, right hip osteoarthritis, bilateral hearing loss

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 17, 2025

Citation

A25089619

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