The Board denied an earlier effective date for a 100 percent rating for the loss of use of the Veteran's right arm and leg, finding that November 14, 2018 is the earliest effective date available.
The deciding factor: The claim was received on November 14, 2018, and there were no prior claims or entitlements prior to this date.
- Claimed conditions
- loss of use of right arm, loss of use of right leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 15, 2023
- Citation
- A23036130
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