Granted
The veteran's effective date for a 100% rating for service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder and residuals of TBI is granted as May 12, 2019. Special monthly compensation (SMC) and basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) are also granted effective the same date.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms warranted a 100 percent rating since May 12, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Major depressive disorder, Residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25008145
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