Denied
The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection and increased rating, finding that the earliest possible date of January 24, 2023, is legally required.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show an intent to file a claim or manifestation of symptoms prior to January 24, 2023, which is the date the Veteran indicated his intent to file a claim for service connection and increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine disability, right upper extremity radiculopathy, right ankle disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25086558
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