The Veteran's left hip limitation of flexion is restored to a 30 percent rating on and from October 4, 2023. Separate ratings for right hip limitations are granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examination showed no improvement in the Veteran's condition that would warrant an increase beyond the current 30 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip trochanteric bursitis, right hip limitation of rotation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 18, 2026
- Citation
- A26014981
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for the dismissal of previously granted conditions.
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