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My name is Sample, John A.. I honorably served in Army from Jun 1, 1990 to Jul 15, 1994. I am submitting this statement in support of my claim under the theory of Continuous Pursuit / CUE.
I am claiming service connection for the following primary conditions: PTSD – Combat (DC 9411); PTSD – MST (DC 9413). I am also claiming the following as secondary to a primary service-connected condition: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (DC 7319), secondary to PTSD.
The following is a chronological account of the events and evidence supporting my claim:
On Feb 1, 2014, military treatment record — Anxiety/insomnia treatment; Alprazolam started. Supporting evidence: VA treatment records.
On Mar 15, 2014, initial va claim filed [Approved / Granted] — Early claim & award (10% combined).
On Apr 23, 2015, buddy statement [Critical Evidence] — Written PTSD stressor statement. Supporting evidence: Lay statement.
On Dec 7, 2015, rating decision [Denied] — First PTSD denial — no service connection.
On Mar 31, 2016, rating decision [Denied] — Second denial — misdiagnosed as antisocial personality disorder. Supporting evidence: Flawed C&P exam, Mar 2016.
On Feb 19, 2019, military treatment record [Critical Evidence] — VA letter acknowledging request to review previously denied PTSD claim. Supporting evidence: VA Letter, Feb 19 2019.
On Jan 25, 2021, buddy statement [Critical Evidence] — MST stressor statement.
On Nov 25, 2022, rating increase [Approved / Granted] — PTSD/MDD/anxiety (MST) — increases to 40%, 50% combined.
On Sep 12, 2023, bva decision [Denied] — BVA decision dismissing PTSD appeal.
On Mar 25, 2024, dbq submitted [Critical Evidence] — QTC PTSD DBQ supports MST–PTSD nexus. Supporting evidence: DBQ, Mar 25 2024.
On Apr 16, 2025, rating decision [Denied] — Denial of PTSD/MST, ED, IBS, sleep apnea.
On May 20, 2025, higher-level review (hlr) [Pending] — Rebuttal letter / Higher-Level Review-style request.
On Jan 6, 2026, higher-level review (hlr) [Approved / Granted] — HLR notes 'difference of opinion' & evidence-gathering error (corrective action). Supporting evidence: HLR Decision, Jan 6 2026.
On May 1, 2026, rating increase [Approved / Granted] — PTSD 70% grant; 90% combined rating.
I acknowledge there are 5 gaps in my documented timeline (Mar 15, 2014 to Apr 23, 2015, ~1.1 years; Mar 31, 2016 to Feb 19, 2019, ~2.9 years; Feb 19, 2019 to Jan 25, 2021, ~1.9 years; Jan 25, 2021 to Nov 25, 2022, ~1.8 years; Mar 25, 2024 to Apr 16, 2025, ~1.1 years). I am working to obtain additional records and lay statements to address continuity of symptoms during these periods.
Combined rating history: 10% effective Jan 1, 2014 → 40% effective Nov 25, 2022 → 50% effective Mar 25, 2024 → 90% effective May 1, 2026.
I also request consideration for the following Special Monthly Compensation categories: SMC(s) – Housebound status.
The following legal considerations apply to my claim: Stressor Statement Required (38 C.F.R. § 3.304(f)); MST – Alternative Evidence Standards (38 C.F.R. § 3.304(f)(5)).
Argument / Theory of Entitlement: The effective date should relate back to the original 2015 claim period, not May 2025. The 2016 denial rested on a flawed C&P exam and an antisocial-personality misdiagnosis; new and material evidence and corrected service-department records require reconsideration from the original claim under 38 C.F.R. § 3.156(b)–(c), and the HLR preserved the date under § 3.2500(b).
Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 5107(b), I respectfully request that any reasonable doubt in this matter be resolved in my favor. I certify that the statements above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Respectfully submitted,
Sample, John A.
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