The Board denied an earlier effective date for the 70 percent rating evaluation of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and opioid use disorder in full remission.

The deciding factor: The earliest evidence indicating the duration, frequency and severity that most nearly approximated deficiencies in most areas was the June 11, 2019 private review PTSD examination.

Claimed conditions

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and opioid use disorder in full remission

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 17, 2025

Citation

A25108818

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