The Veteran's claims for service connection for myasthenia gravis, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and entitlement to a TDIU were denied.,An effective date of July 29, 2021, was granted for the award of service connection for myasthenia gravis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not submit any claims prior to July 29, 2021, for service connection for myasthenia gravis. The earliest date on which the claim was received is considered the effective date.,Prior to April 22, 2021, there were no claims submitted by the Veteran for peripheral neuropathy or TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- Myasthenia Gravis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2026
- Citation
- A26002860
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