Granted
The Board granted earlier effective dates of November 5, 2021, for the grants of service connection and eligibility for DEA benefits.
The deciding factor: The Veteran submitted an Intent to File on November 5, 2021, which was within one year of receiving a Supplemental Claim, allowing VA to recognize this date as the effective claim date under applicable regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Crohn's disease with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Bilateral pes planus, Lumbosacral strain (back condition), Left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, Right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, Migraine headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25111328
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