The Veteran is seeking earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for muscle weakness of the left elbow and forearm, Muscle Group V, a scar on the upper left arm, a scar on the left hip, and a scar on the left thigh. The claims are based on clear and unmistakable error in the rating decision of September 1964.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's original claim included these conditions but was not adjudicated at that time due to his failure to appeal the rating decision.
- Claimed conditions
- Muscle weakness of the left elbow and forearm, Muscle Group V, Scar on the upper left arm, Scar on the left hip, Scar on the left thigh
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 5, 2011
- Citation
- 1113364
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including a right ulna fracture with radial deviation and complete loss of radial and ulnar flexion, were found to be insufficient for the grant of TDIU due to his inability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The appeal is remanded for additional development, including providing the appellant with proper VCAA notice.
- Granted
The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and multiple orthopedic issues, prevent her from maintaining substantial gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU rating.
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