Granted
The Board granted earlier effective dates for the increased ratings for right and left knee strain, both from March 14, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Veteran continuously pursued the increased rating claims by filing a Supplemental Claim within one year of the rating decision that assigned the initial ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee strain, left knee strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25090274
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