The Board granted earlier effective dates for the ratings of left knee degenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic, and somatic symptom disorder, both assigned as of February 28, 2020. The claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability was not readjudicated.

The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's symptoms met or approximated the criteria for higher ratings during the appeal period, and he had continuously pursued his claims since filing initial claims in February 2020.

Claimed conditions

left knee degenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic, right shoulder disability, somatic symptom disorder

How they argued it

Reopened with new and material evidence

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

February 25, 2025

Citation

A25016651

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