The Board granted earlier effective dates of November 21, 2023, for the evaluations of 40 percent for low back disability, 20 percent for right lower extremity radiculopathy, and 20 percent for right knee disabilities.

The deciding factor: The probative evidence of record supports entitlement to an earlier effective date based on a factually ascertainable increase in severity of the conditions within the one year look back period prior to filing of the claim.

Claimed conditions

Low back disability, Right lower extremity radiculopathy, Right knee disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

100%

Decision date

October 29, 2025

Citation

A25094062

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