The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates have been remanded due to the need for further development.,An earlier effective date is denied for all granted conditions.

The deciding factor: The RO has determined that additional evidence is needed before a decision can be made on the appealed issues.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Intervertebral Disc Syndrome (IVDS)","issues_on_appeal":["Right lower extremity radiculopathy","Left lower extremity radiculopathy","Right knee instability","Left knee instability"]}, {"condition_name":"Major depressive disorder","issues_on_appeal":["Assignment of a 70% disability rating"]}, {"condition_name":"Left knee ACL tear with degenerative joint disease","issues_on_appeal":["Assignment of a 20% disability rating"]}, {"condition_name":"Right knee post-operative partial medial meniscectomy with degenerative changes and residual scarring","issues_on_appeal":["Assignment of a 10% disability rating"]}

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 26, 2019

Citation

19189440

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