Service connection for limitation of extension of left knee is restored, effective September 1, 2022. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating and TDIU remains pending.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not establish clear and unmistakable error in the initial grant of service connection for limitation of extension of the left knee.
- Claimed conditions
- limitation of extension of left knee, left knee plica with degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 27, 2023
- Citation
- 23024445
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What this means for you
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for limitation of extension with degenerative arthritis of the left knee is denied. The Board finds that the earliest date entitlement arose was March 15, 2023.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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