The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the increased rating of 70 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder, as the evidence did not show that his psychiatric symptoms manifested to a degree that would warrant a 70 percent rating prior to June 2, 2021.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not cause occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas required for a 70 percent disability rating prior to the VA examination on June 2, 2021.

Claimed conditions

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 4, 2025

Citation

A25009898

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