The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date of August 2, 1991 for the grant of service connection for hypoparathyroidism and chronic painful muscle cramps and fasciculations. The decision also dismissed his claim for an increased rating for hypothyroidism.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the effective date prior to August 2, 1991 was warranted due to lack of competent evidence linking the condition to service before this date.
- Claimed conditions
- hypoparathyroidism, chronic painful muscle cramps and fasciculations
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 14, 2003
- Citation
- 0302907
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