The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for increased ratings of 10 percent each for right ankle fracture and residuals of parotid tumor removal, finding that it was not factually ascertainable that the disabilities had worsened prior to February 15, 1995.
The deciding factor: The Board found no evidence in the record indicating an increase in disability prior to February 15, 1995.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle fracture, residuals of parotid tumor removal
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 26, 2002
- Citation
- 0217136
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