The appeal for an earlier effective date was dismissed because the veteran already received the earliest possible effective date of December 16, 2015.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's present claim is moot and must be dismissed as there is no remaining case or controversy.

Claimed conditions

limited thigh flexion due to right hip strain, inferior and superior pelvic rim fractures with residual pain

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 29, 2025

Citation

A25007870

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