Denied
The Board denied the appellant's request for an earlier effective date for eligibility for Chapter 35 DEA benefits, as he did not make a valid election within the required timeframe.
The deciding factor: The April 11, 2023 notice of eligibility was sent to the last known address and there is no evidence that it failed to reach the appellant. The Board found sufficient notice for basic eligibility and no administrative error by VA to grant equitable relief.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25093002
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