Partly granted
The veteran's PTSD service connection is granted with an effective date of November 7, 2013. The veteran also receives a 100% rating for PTSD and special monthly compensation on a statutory housebound basis from December 26, 2016. Service connection for right hip and neck/cervical spine conditions is granted. Other issues are remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision is based on the veteran's diagnosis of PTSD meeting DSM-5 criteria by November 7, 2013, and the evidence supporting total occupational and social impairment due to PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Right hip condition, Neck/cervical spine condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25007623
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