The veteran's PTSD with mood disorder resulted in severe occupational and social impairment since January 26, 2007. The VA has assigned a 70 percent evaluation for this condition.
The deciding factor: PTSD symptoms such as suicidal ideation, auditory and visual hallucinations, neglect of hygiene, and severe impairment in work and social relationships meet the criteria for a 70 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 9411.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD with mood disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- March 14, 2008
- Citation
- 0808796
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