The Board granted restoration of the Veteran's hip ratings to their level prior to improper reductions, restoring a 40 percent rating for left and right hip limited flexion, a 20 percent rating for right hip impairment, and a 10 percent rating for left hip impairment.

The deciding factor: The reduction was not supported by evidence of actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work, as required by applicable regulations.

Claimed conditions

left hip limited flexion, right hip limited flexion, right hip impairment, affecting abduction, adduction, and rotation, left hip impairment, affecting abduction, adduction, and rotation

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

October 21, 2025

Citation

A25090513

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