The Veteran's initial claim for service connection for PTSD was granted, and an earlier effective date of September 23, 2022, was established for the award of a 70 percent evaluation.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's other specified trauma and stressor related disorder (claimed as PTSD) resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting an initial 70 percent rating effective September 23, 2022.
- Claimed conditions
- other specified trauma and stressor related disorder (claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD))
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- March 19, 2026
- Citation
- A26025041
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