The veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder was initially rated at 50 percent from October 13, 1998 to April 22, 2002. Since April 23, 2002, the disability has been rated at 100 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder was manifested by significant impairment in social and occupational functioning since April 23, 2002.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Major Depressive Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- September 23, 2003
- Citation
- 0324613
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD with major depressive disorder, effective September 21, 2022.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder has been granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent, effective from March 3, 2022. The condition manifests in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas including family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depressive disorder does not meet the criteria for SMC based on aid and attendance due to his ability to dress, feed himself, and perform daily activities. He is also not considered housebound due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder alone does not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.
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