Denied
The Board denied earlier effective dates for increased ratings and eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under 38 U.S.C. chapter 35, as the evidence did not establish entitlement within one year prior to the date of claim.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted on April 7, 2023, did not show a higher rating or eligibility for DEA was warranted within one year prior to the filing of the intent to file form on March 14, 2022.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25008762
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