Partly granted
The Board granted an earlier effective date of September 26, 2003, for the award of service connection for acquired psychiatric conditions and denied a maximum 100 percent disability rating. TDIU was granted, but SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance was denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's initial claim in September 2003 and new evidence that was not considered during previous denials.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD, bipolar disorder, anxiety
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25088477
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