The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 100% rating for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome was denied as the evidence did not show an increase in severity of her disability within one year prior to July 12, 2019.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date was denied because there was no evidence showing a factually ascertainable increase in severity of her disability within one year prior to the date she filed her increased rating claim on July 12, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 17, 2026
- Citation
- A26014108
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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: Remanded (sent back)
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