The Board dismissed several appeals for earlier effective dates related to service-connected scars and PTSD. Some motions for revision based on clear and unmistakable error were also dismissed, while others were remanded.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims were dismissed due to impermissible freestanding claims for earlier effective dates and lack of well-pleaded motions for revision.

Claimed conditions

scars status post shell fragment wounds of the left lower extremity, scars status post shell fragment wounds of the right lower extremity, scars status post shell fragment wounds of the left shoulder, scars status post shell fragment wounds of the left hand, scars status post shell fragment wounds of the scrotum, painful left leg scars status post shell fragment wounds, posttraumatic stress disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 7, 2025

Citation

A25001659

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