The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no evidence of entitlement prior to June 13, 2019.,TDIU benefits were granted with an effective date of June 28, 2017, based on the Veteran's inability to work due to his service-connected disabilities.,Basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance was granted with an effective date of June 28, 2017, as the Veteran met the criteria for a permanent and total service-connected disability.
The deciding factor: The effective dates were determined based on the earliest date entitlement arose (June 28, 2017) rather than when the claim was received.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss, left shoulder disability, loss of use of right upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 14, 2020
- Citation
- A20015524
What this means for you
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