The Board has granted earlier effective dates of December 21, 1974 for the grants of service connection for scapulocostal syndrome and cervical spondylosis on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a September 1977 rating decision. The issue of an initial compensable disability rating for scapulocostal syndrome is also remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was CUE in the September 1977 rating decision, leading to the grant of earlier effective dates for service connection based on the Veteran's claims filed within one year after separation from active service.
- Claimed conditions
- scapulocostal syndrome, cervical spondylosis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 22, 2018
- Citation
- 18103477
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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