The Veteran's claims for effective dates before December 22, 2021, for the grant of service connection for left knee scar and left knee strain have been denied as they are not supported by evidence that an intent to file a claim was submitted within one year of his separation from active duty.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not submit an intent to file a claim until March 24, 2017, which is more than one year after his separation from service on September 25, 2010. The effective date for the grant of service connection must be either the date entitlement arose or the date of claim, whichever is later.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee scar, left knee strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 24, 2024
- Citation
- A24059954
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- Dismissed
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal. The Board cannot issue a decision on the merits as they have no jurisdiction.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee strain, right knee strain, shin splints of the right leg, and shin splints of the left leg are being remanded due to a failure to obtain VA examinations and medical nexus opinions.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial evaluations for left knee strain, limitation of extension and flexion were both denied as the evidence did not show that his symptoms warranted a rating higher than 10 percent.
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