The Veteran's left hip disability ratings for limitation of flexion, extension, and abduction were reduced from their initial assigned levels to noncompensable effective November 1, 2021. The reductions are upheld as the evidence shows actual improvement in her ability to function under ordinary conditions.
The deciding factor: The reduction was proper due to actual improvement in the Veteran's functional capacity of her left hip over time.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 22, 2026
- Citation
- A26005833
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed right knee, left knee, right hip, left hip, right shoulder, and left shoulder conditions as there is no persuasive evidence that these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hip disabilities and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits were denied. The effective date for the right hip disability was set at July 10, 2013, and for the left hip disability at the same date.,Basic eligibility for DEA benefits was also denied as the Veteran did not have a permanent total service-connected disability prior to July 10, 2013.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right and left hip disabilities, as well as his TDIU claim, require additional examination to determine their current severity.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings of his right shoulder, left hip, and left knee disabilities. The Veteran was granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities preventing him from maintaining gainful employment.
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