The Board denied an earlier effective date for the resumption of full disability benefits on March 28, 2007 but granted a later effective date of January 30, 2013.,The decision was based on new evidence provided by the Oregon Department of Veteran Affairs and VA Form 21-526EZ showing the Veteran's release from prison in 2005.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran had provided sufficient evidence to reasonably deduce his release from incarceration, including medical records indicating treatment outside a penal institution.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 27, 2018
- Citation
- 18122078
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
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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