The veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disability was reopened due to new and material evidence. Effective dates were granted for right knee instability (December 11, 2017) and left knee instability (February 12, 2018). Other issues were remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the receipt of new and material evidence and the criteria for effective dates as per VA regulations.

Claimed conditions

left shoulder disability, right knee instability, left knee instability, left knee sprain of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), chronic sinus disability, chronic headache disability, chronic respiratory disability, chronic skin disability on back, chronic gastrointestinal disability, chronic left eye disability

How they argued it

Reopened with new and material evidence

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 14, 2025

Citation

25000448

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