The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease with spondylosis and lumbar strain, left hip strain (limitation of flexion), and left hip strain (impairment of thigh) have been granted effective September 16, 2020.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left hip strain (limitation of extension) has not met the criteria for earlier effective dates.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the increase in disability had occurred on or after September 16, 2020 and granted the claims based on this finding.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease with spondylosis and lumbar strain, left hip strain (limitation of flexion), left hip strain (impairment of thigh)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 2, 2026
- Citation
- A26009552
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What this means for you
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left hip strain (limitation of flexion), limitation of abduction, and limitation of extension. The evidence did not support higher disability ratings under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for his bilateral hip disabilities was denied. He is still entitled to a compensable rating for left hip strain (other impairment) and an initial 10 percent rating, but no higher, for right hip strain (other impairment). The other issues were denied.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of April 14, 2023, for the award of service connection for tinnitus, tension headaches, right and left knee strains, and right and left hip strains.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a 10 percent evaluation for left hip strain (limitation of adduction) but denied evaluations in excess of 10 percent for limitation of flexion and extension.
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