The veteran's claims for service connection for labyrinthitis and left hand neuropathy have been granted with effective dates of December 21, 1991, and July 10, 1995, respectively. However, the claim for clear and unmistakable error regarding tinnitus has not been perfected.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claims were based on new evidence that was not previously considered in determining service connection for these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- labyrinthitis, left hand neuropathy, reattachment of forearm amputation (minor)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 16, 2001
- Citation
- 0110939
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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