Granted
The veteran's total disability rating for PTSD and SMC based on housebound status were granted an earlier effective date of July 8, 2020.
The deciding factor: The Board found that it was factually ascertainable based on all evidence of record that an increase in the veteran's acquired psychiatric disability occurred from July 8, 2020.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder, alcohol use disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25005875
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