The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating or an earlier effective date.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the medical evidence showing no worsening of symptoms to warrant a higher rating, and the lack of evidence of increased disability prior to the claim date.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of fractures of the right side 3rd through 8th ribs, Residuals of a right clavicle fracture, Postoperative diplopia, Liver laceration
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 11, 2008
- Citation
- 0812023
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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