The Board granted earlier effective dates for service connection for erectile dysfunction, left lower extremity sciatica, and right lower extremity nerve condition, but denied earlier effective dates for other conditions.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the date of receipt of a VA Form 21-0966 Intent to File (ITF) received by VA on January 13, 2022, and subsequent claims submitted within one year of that date.

Claimed conditions

trochanteric pain syndrome, left hip with diminished flexion, trochanteric pain syndrome, left hip with diminished extension, trochanteric pain syndrome, left hip with diminished thigh function, trochanteric pain syndrome, right hip with diminished flexion, trochanteric pain syndrome, right hip with diminished extension, trochanteric pain syndrome, right hip with diminished thigh function, obstructive sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, left lower extremity sciatica, right lower extremity nerve condition, left knee strain, limitation of extension, bilateral pes planus

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 31, 2025

Citation

A25094828

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