The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for other specified trauma or stressor related disorder prior to June 29, 2018 was denied.,A 70 percent rating is granted from June 29, 2018, to August 28, 2018.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating prior to June 29, 2018, and were only consistent with a 30 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Other specified trauma or stressor related disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 22, 2026
- Citation
- A26005907
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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