Denied
The Board denied earlier effective dates for the awards of increased ratings and TDIU, DEA, and SMC benefits.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that an increase in disability was factually ascertainable within one year prior to the date of receipt of the claims, and the general rule applies where a claim is received after the one-year period following separation from service or the date entitlement arose.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25017139
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.