The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction prior to October 3, 2016 was denied.,The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction from January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018 was also denied.,The claim for service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy was reopened due to new and material evidence.
The deciding factor: There was no formal or informal claim prior to October 3, 2016, for coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction. The effective date of the grant cannot be earlier than this date.,The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DC 7006 during the period from January 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018.,New evidence received since March 2015 related to unestablished facts necessary to substantiate the service connection claims on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction, bilateral peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 13, 2021
- Citation
- 21042420
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy as there is no evidence of a current disability.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities significantly contributed to his loss of use of both hands, requiring regular aid and attendance. The Board granted SMC based on this condition.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate was denied as he does not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on one service-connected condition, and his conditions do not independently warrant SMC.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction is granted as service connected due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The appeals for the other conditions are dismissed as withdrawn.
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