Partly granted
The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for increased ratings were denied, but the veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence did not support the veteran's disabilities warranting higher ratings prior to September 30, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), neck disability, right upper extremity radiculopathy, left upper extremity radiculopathy, neck scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25006032
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