Partly granted
The veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and increased rating for PTSD were denied. However, the veteran was granted an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits.
The deciding factor: The Board considered the evidence of record at the time of the relevant rating decisions and applied the applicable regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), hiatal hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25001920
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