The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than May 15, 1992, for non-service-connected disability pension benefits. The decision found that entitlement to such benefits was not shown prior to May 15, 1992.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a period of service or a qualifying condition for pension benefits prior to May 15, 1992.
- Claimed conditions
- testicle disorder, gunshot wound scar of left hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2005
- Citation
- 0530459
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the issues of liver disorder, left heel fracture, bilateral testicle disorder, and other conditions have been withdrawn. The remaining claims are dismissed.
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