Granted
The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of right knee osteochondritis dissecans was granted, with the effective date set to May 16, 1969.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on newly obtained service department records that showed the veteran's preexisting knee condition was aggravated by service.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee osteochondritis dissecans
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25006433
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