Granted
The Board granted earlier effective dates for the increased disability ratings for degenerative arthritis of the spine, posttraumatic degenerative changes, traumatic brain injury with insomnia and dizziness, and post traumatic residuals of left ankle and fracture of the left tibia/fibula with internal fixator, all from December 16, 2020.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings were continuously pursued since December 16, 2020, and granted earlier effective dates based on this continuous pursuit.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the spine, Posttraumatic degenerative changes, due to status post open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of right tibia/fibula fractures to include the right ankle fracture, Traumatic brain injury with insomnia and dizziness, Post traumatic residuals of left ankle and fracture of the left tibia/fibula with internal fixator
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25016145
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