The Board granted an earlier effective date of June 9, 2022 for atopic dermatitis and August 30, 2023 for right knee strain, limitation of extension. The claims for earlier effective dates prior to December 13, 2021 for the assignment of a 20 percent rating for left knee meniscal tear and Baker's cyst and a 10 percent rating for left knee meniscal tear and Baker's cyst, limitation of extension were denied.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the fact that the Veteran had continuously pursued his claims since June 9, 2022, with competent and credible descriptions of symptoms matching those confirmed in VA examinations. For the right knee, there was no evidence of limitation prior to August 30, 2023.

Claimed conditions

atopic dermatitis, right knee strain, limitation of extension, left knee meniscal tear and Baker's cyst, limitation of extension (10%), left knee meniscal tear and Baker's cyst (20%)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 21, 2025

Citation

A25090843

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