The Board granted an earlier effective date of June 30, 2022, for service connection and a 100 percent disability rating from August 30, 2024.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder was manifested by symptoms associated with a 100 percent rating, including gross impairment of thought process or communication, persistent delusions or hallucinations, inappropriate behavior, and persistent danger of hurting self or others. Auditory hallucinations were present throughout the period on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25109737
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