Granted
The Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was rated totally disabling effective August 9, 2019, allowing for an earlier effective date for TDIU and eligibility for DEA benefits.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the Veteran became totally disabled due to his PTSD on August 9, 2019, which allowed for an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25102577
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