Granted
The Board granted an earlier effective date of April 22, 2020 for the evaluation and award of disability compensation for degenerative joint disease, right knee status post-surgery.
The deciding factor: In resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, the claim for an earlier effective date was granted based on the date of intent to file (ITF) was filed, April 22, 2020.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative joint disease, right knee status post-surgery
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25104691
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