Partly granted
The Board dismissed appeals related to the effective dates for PTSD and SMC ratings but remanded issues regarding earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA benefits.
The deciding factor: The proposed changes in effective dates were not adverse decisions, leading to dismissal; however, the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits was remanded for further consideration.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD, coronary artery disease (CAD), arthritis of the lumbar spine, type II diabetes, tinnitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral sciatic and femoral nerves, arthritis of the left index finger, hemorrhoids, bilateral hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25007783
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