Veterans’ RightsAn independent resource for veterans
← All decisions
Granted

The veteran's discharge from September 21, 1962 to July 22, 1963 does not bar VA benefits. The veteran's right-hand disability is service-connected.

The deciding factor: The Board found compelling circumstances mitigating the veteran's willful and persistent misconduct.

Claimed conditions
right-hand disability
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 14, 2025
Citation
25000412

Want to see how appeals like this one tend to go? Appeals like mine

We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.

This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.