Denied
The Board denied earlier effective dates for an increased 100 percent evaluation for PTSD, Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA), and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound criteria.
The deciding factor: There was no evidence to support a factually ascertainable increase in the severity of the Veteran's PTSD disability prior to January 11, 2022, which is one year before his claim for an increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25017989
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