Granted
The Board granted earlier effective dates of November 21, 2019, for the grants of service connection for spinal stenosis associated with intervertebral disc syndrome, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left knee tendinitis. The claim for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria was denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's intent to file a claim was received on November 21, 2019, and he filed his claims within one year of this intent, thus preserving the November 21, 2019, effective date for all four service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- spinal stenosis associated with intervertebral disc syndrome, left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy, right lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy, left knee tendinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25105344
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