Partly granted
The Veteran's claim for the effective date of DEA benefits was granted as of February 3, 2017. The claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied or dismissed.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating for the lumbar spine, bilateral knee, and bilateral ankle disabilities prior to July 24, 2019, and the Veteran's total disability was already covered by combined total (100 percent) disability rating enhanced by special monthly compensation.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbar spine disability, Bilateral knee disability, Bilateral ankle disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25020647
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