Service connection for left hemiparesis and associated migraines, stuttering and loss of speech, complex regional pain syndrome, left lower extremity restless leg syndrome, right lower extremity restless leg syndrome, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as nerves), and a rash have been granted.,Effective dates for service connection are set at September 17, 2008.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims were reopened due to the submission of new and relevant evidence in support of his original claim. The effective date is set based on when he submitted an Intent to File a Claim for benefits.,Effective dates are established as September 17, 2008, based on the receipt of the Intent to File form.
- Claimed conditions
- intervertebral disc disease, left knee disability, left knee surgical scar, complex regional pain syndrome, left lower extremity restless leg syndrome, right lower extremity restless leg syndrome, acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as nerves), rash
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 3, 2019
- Citation
- A19000413
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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