The appeal for an earlier effective date for TDIU was dismissed, DEA benefits were granted from February 15, 2008, and the appeals for earlier effective dates for a higher rating for right ankle ankylosis and separate rating for LLE sciatic nerve radiculopathy were denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an earlier effective date for the increased ratings as it was factually ascertainable that the conditions had worsened to warrant those ratings only after specific examinations in 2020.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Ankle Disorder, LLE Sciatic Nerve Radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 7, 2024
- Citation
- A24073032
What this means for you
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