Partly granted
The Veteran's service-connected unspecified depressive disorder and PTSD are granted a disability rating of 100 percent, effective January 2018. The claim for an earlier effective date prior to November 6, 2023, is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows total occupational and social impairment due to the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, warranting a 100 percent rating; however, there was no factually ascertainable increase in disability within one year of the claim for an increased rating that would justify an earlier effective date.
- Claimed conditions
- unspecified depressive disorder, PTSD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25109218
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