The Board granted effective dates of October 14, 2022, for the assignment of separate and increased ratings for various service-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's right knee disability, right ankle disability, GERD, and DEA eligibility warranted ratings in excess of those assigned on or before October 14, 2022.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee limitation of flexion, right knee limitation of extension, right ankle disability, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25033881
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including bilateral hearing loss and various musculoskeletal issues, as well as an initial rating in excess of 0 percent for rhinitis. However, the Board granted a 70 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Partly granted
The Board denied an increased rating for right knee strain and instability but granted a separate 10 percent rating for right knee limitation of extension from November 25, 2024.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection, increased ratings, and earlier effective dates as there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between his current conditions and his active military service.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for right ankle, left ankle, back disability, and other conditions as there is no evidence of a current disability related to the Veteran's military service.
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