The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of left knee strain with limitation of flexion, finding that his claim was received on January 13, 2015 and that his left knee flexion was not shown to be limited prior to April 15, 2016.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any findings of a limitation of flexion during the portion of the period on appeal prior to April 15, 2016.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee strain with limitation of flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 3, 2024
- Citation
- A24052092
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
The appeal from the October 14, 2022, rating decision for entitlement to a compensable evaluation for right knee surgical scars is dismissed. Service connection for cervical strain is granted, while other claims are denied or remanded.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board denied increased disability evaluations for the Veteran's right and left knee conditions and thoracolumbar strain, but granted service connection for migraine headaches.
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