The Board denied the motions for reversal of the November 23, 2004, rating decisions on the basis that there was no clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the original decisions.
The deciding factor: The correct facts were known at the time, and the statutory and regulatory provisions were correctly applied. The alleged errors did not manifestly change the outcome of the decision.
- Claimed conditions
- paralysis of the ilio-inguinal nerve with intermittent retraction of the right testicle, painful scar of the right hand (dominant) 4th finger status post laceration
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2024
- Citation
- 24031846
What this means for you
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