The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of August 20, 2019 for the grant of a 30 percent evaluation for service-connected dizziness was granted.

The deciding factor: The competent and credible evidence established that the Veteran submitted an Intent to File on August 20, 2019, and his symptoms manifested as dizziness and occasional staggering throughout the appeal period.

Claimed conditions

dizziness, cervical strain, degenerative arthritis of the spine with lumbar spondylosis, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

November 19, 2025

Citation

A25100490

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