The Veteran's benefit sought on appeal, an earlier effective date of August 29, 2014, for an increased rating of 30 percent for service-connected left knee strain extension limitation, is granted.

The deciding factor: Based on the June 2023 VA examination, it was factually ascertainable that his left knee strain extension limitation was limited at most to 20 degrees since August 29, 2014, warranting a 30 percent rating from that date.

Claimed conditions

Not specified in this decision

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

March 4, 2025

Citation

A25019479

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