The Board denied several claims for earlier effective dates and service connection, granted some claims for earlier effective dates, and remanded others for further development.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record and applicable laws regarding the date entitlement arose and the submission of an intent to file a claim within one year of the relevant event.

Claimed conditions

right great toe scar, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, right hip trochanteric pain syndrome with hydroxyapatite disposition disease, limitation of flexion, right hip trochanteric pain syndrome with hydroxyapatite disposition disease, limitation of extension, right hip trochanteric pain syndrome with hydroxyapatite disposition disease, thigh impairment, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 24, 2025

Citation

A25092478

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