The Board denied the veteran's claim for TDIU benefits in December 1994. The RO granted TDIU benefits effective September 30, 2001, but found that an earlier effective date is not warranted.
The deciding factor: There was no increase in disability severity prior to May 19, 1998, and the veteran did not file a claim for TDIU before this date.
- Claimed conditions
- maxillary sinusitis with headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 21, 2001
- Citation
- 0127613
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating, in excess of 30 percent, for maxillary sinusitis with headaches has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied the appellant's claims for nonservice-connected pension benefits due to her countable income exceeding the applicable maximum annual pension rate. The appeal is also remanded for issues related to service connection and effective dates.
- Granted
The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a total rating based on individual unemployability was granted, with the effective date set at November 16, 1998. The RO also granted service connection for major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.
- Granted
The veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was granted effective September 30, 2001. The effective date is not earlier than the date of receipt of her formal claim on May 19, 1998.
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