Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance, as well as housebound status.
The deciding factor: The claims were denied due to untimely appeals and lack of evidence showing entitlement prior to the assigned dates.
- Claimed conditions
- hematochezia due to undiagnosed illness, residual acne scarring of the back, residual acne scarring of the face
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25021357
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