The Board denied earlier effective dates for the 30 percent and 40 percent disability ratings for the Veteran's right shoulder condition, as there was no evidence of a factually ascertainable increase in disability within one year prior to the claims.

The deciding factor: There was no evidence showing that the Veteran's right shoulder disability met the criteria for a higher rating within the one-year period preceding his claims.

Claimed conditions

Right shoulder disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 31, 2025

Citation

A25009004

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