The Board granted earlier effective dates for service connection for right and left shoulder strains at 20 percent, and right and left ankle strains at 10 percent, all effective February 6, 2020.

The deciding factor: The Veteran continuously pursued his claims from the date of his discharge, establishing continuous entitlement to the benefits sought.

Claimed conditions

right shoulder strain, left shoulder strain, right ankle strain, left ankle strain

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

November 7, 2025

Citation

A25097051

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