Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection, a higher rating, and special monthly compensation.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the application of 38 C.F.R. § 3.400 and the specific dates of the veteran's intent to file and formal claim.
- Claimed conditions
- cirrhosis of the liver with fatty liver and liver mass
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25111125
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