The Board granted an earlier effective date of May 31, 2017 for the award of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder.

The deciding factor: The March 2018 rating decision did not become final as new and relevant evidence was received within a year, indicating a direct link between the diagnosed psychiatric condition and the Veteran's period of service.

Claimed conditions

posttraumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder

How they argued it

Reopened with new and material evidence

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 30, 2025

Citation

A25008645

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