Granted
The Board granted an earlier effective date of August 24, 2020 for a 70 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder with major depressive disorder and agoraphobia.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition manifested in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas since at least August 24, 2020, meeting the criteria for a 70 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder and agoraphobia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- March 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25022083
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