The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 100 percent for PTSD was denied. However, the claims for effective dates of May 1, 2019 for a 100% evaluation for PTSD, DEA benefits, and TDIU were all granted.,Effective from May 1, 2019, the Veteran received a 100% evaluation for his service-connected PTSD, was granted eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA), and became eligible for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).
The deciding factor: The increase in disability occurred prior to the claim being filed, but it was factually ascertainable that an increase had occurred.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder with alcohol use disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 20, 2026
- Citation
- A26004781
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