Partly granted
The veteran's request for an earlier effective date and a higher rating for PTSD was denied. However, the veteran was granted TDIU as of April 1, 2019.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence and criteria for each issue.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD, obstructive sleep apnea, lumbar spine strain, degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, tinnitus, painful left ankle scars, left achilles tendon rupture with strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25006085
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