The appellant is seeking earlier effective dates for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance, and a higher rating for post-traumatic stress disorder. The Board finds that neither of these claims are warranted.,The veteran's claim for an increase in disability benefits due to post-traumatic stress disorder was denied in December 2001. The appellant is seeking retroactive benefits based on the date her husband filed his original claim, but this request cannot be granted as there is no evidence of increased disability within one year prior to the receipt of the current claim.

The deciding factor: There is no evidence showing an increase in disability due to post-traumatic stress disorder within a year before the submission of the current claim.

Claimed conditions

post-traumatic stress disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 30, 2006

Citation

0637090

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