The Board has granted an earlier effective date of November 28, 2016 for the award of a 20% evaluation for tender scars on the dorsum of the right toes. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also granted with an effective date of November 28, 2016.
The deciding factor: The Board found that it was factually ascertainable that the increase in disability occurred within one year prior to the submission of the claim on November 28, 2016.
- Claimed conditions
- Tender scars, dorsum of right toes, Back injuries, Bilateral knees
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 13, 2023
- Citation
- 23038836
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What this means for you
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