Granted
The Board granted an effective date of May 20, 2020, for the 50 percent evaluation of left knee osteoarthritis and basic eligibility for DEA benefits.
The deciding factor: The Veteran continuously pursued his claim from May 20, 2020, which is factually ascertainable as the date entitlement arose.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee osteoarthritis, s/p left tibial osteotomy, left partial knee replacement and meniscectomy (extension)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- February 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25017825
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