Denied

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an earlier effective date as it was less likely than not that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to October 10, 2021.

Claimed conditions: Post-traumatic stress disorder with major depressive disorder and cannabis use disorder (PTSD)
How they argued it: Direct service connection
Exposure basis: None
Rating assigned: None in this decision
Decision date: January 31, 2025
Citation: A25009286

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