Denied
The Board denied an earlier effective date for the 70 percent rating of PTSD with alcohol use disorder, cannabis use disorder and cocaine use disorder in remission.
The deciding factor: It was not factually ascertainable that the Veteran's condition warranted a 70 percent rating prior to January 28, 2021, based on the evidence available at that time.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD with alcohol use disorder, cannabis use disorder and cocaine use disorder in remission
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25016999
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