An Army Veteran’s evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder with alcohol use disorder was increased to 100 percent effective February 28, 2024, service connection was granted for urinary dysfunction at 40 percent and chronic kidney disease at 30 percent effective the same date, entitlement to individual unemployability was granted effective October 11, 2013, special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria was granted from February 28, 2024, an earlier effective date for Dependents’ Educational Assistance was set to October 11, 2013, and the claimant is considered competent.
