The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date prior to October 17, 2014, for the grant of service connection for tinnitus, left shoulder disability, maxillary sinusitis, left hip disability, and peripheral vestibular disorder (PVD), as there was no clear and unmistakable error in the October 2011 rating decision.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran had actual knowledge of the October 2011 rating decision and thus it became final. The mailing address errors did not prevent him from receiving notice, and he demonstrated knowledge of the denial reasons.

Claimed conditions

tinnitus, left shoulder disability, maxillary sinusitis, left hip disability, peripheral vestibular disorder (PVD)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 6, 2025

Citation

A25020714

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