Granted
The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 70% effective January 14, 2016. The veteran is also granted an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits starting from the same date.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's PTSD symptoms and occupational impairment warranted a higher rating and earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA benefits.
- Claimed conditions
- post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25003805
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