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ArNG11
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I just got a decision in the mail about rhinitis. I have service connection but only to the effective date of the law change. I filled for Gulf war conditions in 2013-2014. Denied and appealed all the way to the BVA and no dice. Until now but with a crap effective date. I feel this is win but I can't say that I am overjoyed. Denied higher ratings for Hypothyroid and GERD, service connection of sinusitis under same regulations and denied the higher ratings on law changes in 2017. But approved for Rhinitis with an effective date of August 5, 2021. Geesh why do I have a feeling this is going to be the norm whenever the laws change in the Veterans favor, effective dates go out the window it seems. Im getting tired but Permanent and Total is just barely over the horizon and seems attainable
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It's an easy first move for them. Most Veterans will take it and leave, i.e., not fight for more. And they know that.
But you got something,
Keep digging,
Carl
I had a HLR about six months ago. From the records review, it looks like a copy and paste of the first denial, but during my interview for the HLR, I did mention the new law and presumptives, and whether any of that would apply. It's been crickets for that last six months, so maybe they are trying to apply that to my claim. And, it they do I will probably get the new date to. LOL...
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Carl your right on the money. I feel the BVA is going to do the same thing again on the latter the 2nd remand on the hips. It looks like I have a good C&P opinion on connections of the hips after 2 remands from the BVA. I can't help to think the same. We gave you service connection on Rhinitis now so drop the effective date and be happy. Never mind the 8 years of fighting. Hmm. just doesn't feel right to give in and conceded to the offer on the table.
It will be a third go at the regional office to deny the hips.
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