Partly granted

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU was denied. The claim for a higher rating for PTSD was remanded for further evaluation.

The deciding factor: The veteran was engaged in full-time, substantially gainful employment prior to August 6, 2021, and the evidence did not show that this employment was in a sheltered or protected work environment.

Claimed conditions: posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
How they argued it: Direct service connection
Exposure basis: None
Rating assigned: None in this decision
Decision date: January 23, 2025
Citation: A25005679

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