The Veteran's cervical degenerative disc disease is granted service connection.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of service connection for migraine headaches is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,Special monthly compensation based on housebound status from September 1, 2016 is denied.,Service connection for left knee, limitation of extension and left knee, limitation of flexion is granted with an effective date of May 23, 2016.,The Veteran's increased rating claims for left knee conditions are remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran experienced neck pain related to cervical degenerative disc disease during service and continued after separation. The VA examiner found no mention of neck pain in his separation exam, but noted continuity of symptoms post-service.,There is no indication of an intent to claim service connection for migraine headaches prior to November 2017.,The Veteran did not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on housebound status as he was not permanently confined due to service-connected disabilities.,Service connection for left knee conditions was granted with an effective date of May 23, 2016, which is the date of receipt of his claim. The Veteran's medical records show complaints for knee pain as early as 2011, but he did not express intent to file a claim until May 23, 2016.,The Veteran's left knee conditions are remanded due to the need for further evaluation and determination of appropriate rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical degenerative disc disease, Left knee, limitation of extension, Left knee, limitation of flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 10, 2019
- Citation
- 19127846
What this means for you
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