Granted
The Board granted an effective date of April 1, 2021, for service connection for multiple disabilities including chronic fatigue syndrome, lumbar spine issues, and knee and ankle injuries.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's intent to file was received within a year of his separation from service, and the completed application was submitted within one year of that intent, allowing for an earlier effective date under applicable regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), lumbar spine status post crushed L1 vertebrae, right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, right shin splint with stress fracture of tibia, left shin splint, right knee anterior cruciate ligament tear and status post anterior crucial ligament (ACL) arthroscopic surgical repair with limitation of flexion, right knee anterior cruciate ligament tear and status post anterior crucial ligament (ACL) arthroscopic surgical repair with impairment, left knee strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25089610
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