The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD was denied.,An effective date of February 5, 2021, but no earlier, was granted for the award of TDIU.
The deciding factor: The severity and frequency of the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating or an effective date prior to February 5, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- Other specified trauma and stressor related disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- April 30, 2026
- Citation
- A26040969
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