Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 70 percent rating for PTSD, finding no factually ascertainable increase in severity within one year prior to July 21, 2022.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a factually ascertainable increase in the severity of the Veteran's PTSD within the year prior to receipt of his claim, as symptoms remained stable and he was able to maintain employment and social relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder with major depressive disorder with chronic sleep impairment (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25022122
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