McCay v. Brown

IVERS, Judge:

John A. McCay appeals from a September 27, 1994, Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA or Board) decision which denied his claim for an earlier effective date for residuals of removal of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberance, keratitis of the left eye, and removal of the left tear duet. John A McCay, BVA 94-_ (Sep. 27, 1994). The Court has jurisdiction of the case under 38 U.S.C. § 7252(a). Both parties filed briefs. For the reasons set forth below, we reverse the decision of the BVA and remand the matter for payment of a retroactive award.

I. FACTS

The appellant served in the United States…