The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and higher ratings, finding that the evidence did not support an earlier date of entitlement or a higher rating based on the facts found.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the fact that there was no formal claim, informal claim, or written intent to file a claim prior to the respective dates of receipt by VA for each condition, and the evidence did not show an increase in disability earlier than those dates.

Claimed conditions

degenerative arthritis with lumbar herniated disc and chronic discogenic syndrome with intervertebral disc syndrome, right lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy, left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy, back scar associated with degenerative arthritis with lumbar herniated disc and chronic discogenic syndrome with intervertebral disc syndrome, hemorrhoids

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 7, 2025

Citation

A25011831

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