The Veteran's low back disorder is granted service connection, and he is assigned a noncompensable initial disability rating for right hip dysplasia with limitation of adduction. The claim for bilateral foot disorder is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports the finding that the Veteran's current low back disorder had its onset during his active duty service, resolving any doubt in favor of the Veteran. For the bilateral foot disorder, there was no formal diagnosis or findings of a bilateral foot disorder at any time during or near to the appeal period. The right hip dysplasia with limitation of adduction is granted as it meets the criteria for a 10% disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5253.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back disorder, Bilateral foot disorder, Right hip dysplasia with limitation of adduction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 10, 2026
- Citation
- A26021582
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