The Board denied an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA based on permanent and total disability status, as there was no evidence of entitlement to these benefits prior to January 4, 2022.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish the Veteran's eligibility for TDIU or DEA benefits prior to January 4, 2022, when he was granted a 70% rating for his service-connected PTSD and associated TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25028505
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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