The Veteran's claims for service connection for limitations of flexion and extension of both hips were denied, with the effective date remaining at December 18, 2019.
The deciding factor: The claim was not timely filed or appealed within one year of separation from active service, resulting in a final rating decision. The Veteran did not file a new claim until December 18, 2019, which is the effective date for the grant of service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Limitation of Flexion of the Right Hip, Limitation of Extension of the Right Hip, Limitation of Flexion of the Left Hip, Limitation of Extension of the Left Hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 14, 2026
- Citation
- A26034011
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