Partly granted
The Board dismissed the claim for a higher initial disability rating for PTSD prior to July 9, 2019. It granted an effective date of July 9, 2019, for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance. The Board denied an earlier effective date for basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).
The deciding factor: The dismissal was due to a defect in applicable claims processing rules.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), persistent depressive disorder, alcohol abuse with alcohol induced psychotic disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25007978
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