Granted
The Board granted earlier effective dates for increased ratings of the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including neuralgia of the right fifth cranial nerve, scarring of the right lateral face, and a separate 10 percent evaluation for painful scarring, all effective March 6, 2019. The decision also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective from March 6, 2019.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran had continuously pursued his claims since March 2019 and that earlier effective dates were warranted based on the evidence of record.
- Claimed conditions
- Neuralgia of the right fifth cranial nerve, Scarring of the right lateral face, Painful scarring of the right lateral face
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25020798
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