Granted
The Board granted an earlier effective date of May 20, 2023 for the assignment of a 50 percent evaluation of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that an increase in disability was factually ascertainable from May 20, 2023, warranting an earlier effective date.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25109497
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