Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for Dependent's Educational Assistance and a 40 percent evaluation of lumbosacral strain, both effective from January 2, 2024.
The deciding factor: There was no evidence to support an earlier effective date as the Veteran's lumbar condition did not warrant a 40 percent evaluation prior to January 2, 2024, and DEA eligibility required a total service-connected disability permanent in nature, which was met on that date.
- 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 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25087585
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