The Board has granted an effective date of May 6, 1994 for a 20 percent evaluation for erythema nodosum. The veteran's claim was received within one year of this treatment record, which is considered the earliest date on which it was factually ascertainable that an increase in disability had occurred.
The deciding factor: The effective date was determined to be May 6, 1994 based on a VA outpatient treatment record dated May 6, 1994, as this date falls within one year of the veteran's March 1995 claim for an increased rating. The Board found that it was factually ascertainable that an increase in disability had occurred by May 6, 1994.
- Claimed conditions
- erythema nodosum
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 15, 2000
- Citation
- 0003985
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