The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for lack of jurisdiction regarding an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with panic disorder prior to June 26, 2023.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's attempted AMA appeal was barred as a matter of law due to undisputed facts demonstrating no jurisdiction over the issue.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Panic Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25045633
What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD with panic disorder, a TDIU from October 12, 2018, to February 16, 2023, and an effective date of October 12, 2018, for the grant of eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under 38 U.S.C. chapter 35.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD due to an inadequate medical opinion.
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