The Board denied the claims for earlier effective dates, finding that it was not factually ascertainable that the Veteran suffered from the loss of use of both feet prior to February 13, 2014.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a combination of symptoms resulting in the loss of both feet prior to February 13, 2014, and thus an earlier effective date was not warranted.

Claimed conditions

Loss of use of both feet due to ALS, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Erectile dysfunction

How they argued it

Presumptive (no nexus needed)

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 26, 2025

Citation

25004144

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