The Board granted earlier effective dates for the veteran's service-connected conditions, including trochanteric pain syndrome and bursitis, degenerative arthritis with spinal stenosis and disc bulge, right thumb ulnar collateral ligament tear, and lumbar radiculopathy, all effective April 16, 2023.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates were supported by the evidence of record, specifically the Intent to File received on April 16, 2023, and subsequent timely filed applications.

Claimed conditions

trochanteric pain syndrome including bursitis (right hip sprain), trochanteric pain syndrome including bursitis (left hip sprain), degenerative arthritis with spinal stenosis and disc bulge (back condition, middle and lower, thoracolumbar spine), right thumb ulnar collateral ligament tear, right lumbar radiculopathy, left lumbar radiculopathy, patellofemoral pain syndrome (knee strain or sprain, left secondary to right knee)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 15, 2025

Citation

A25088798

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