The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder was granted a disability rating of 50% from May 10, 2019, to July 21, 2022, and 100% from July 21, 2022. The appeal for a higher rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease was withdrawn.
The deciding factor: The severity of the Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms increased over time, warranting higher disability ratings at different periods.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 3, 2024
- Citation
- 24000407
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The appeal for a temporary total evaluation because of hospital treatment in excess of 21 days for service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder was withdrawn by the Veteran's representative and is therefore dismissed.
- Granted
The Board granted an increased (Level 2) stipend in the PCAFC for the Veteran's caregiver due to the need for continuous supervision and protection based on the Veteran's medical conditions.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status due to her service-connected disabilities not meeting the criteria.
- Dismissed
The appeal of the proposed effective date for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder was dismissed as a matter of law.
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