The veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder is manifested by symptoms such as depressed mood, impaired impulse control, anger and irritability, anxiety, infrequent panic attacks, chronic sleep impairment, memory problems, difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances, and difficulty establishing work relationships. The VA has granted service connection for the condition but only assigned a 30 percent evaluation.
The deciding factor: The veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder does not meet the criteria for an increased rating beyond 30 percent as his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Depressive Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 24, 2008
- Citation
- 0844681
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What this means for you
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- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding entitlement to a compensable evaluation for TBI prior to September 20, 2023 and entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with depressive disorder and TBI from September 20, 2023. The Veteran's legacy appeal was withdrawn when he opted into the modernized review system.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD with Depressive Disorder and TDIU prior to February 2, 2023 are being remanded due to the addition of new evidence after a recent SSOC.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder and right hip strain were granted effective September 30, 2013. The PTSD was rated at 70 percent, while the right hip strain was rated at 10 percent.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent for the entire appeal period, and he is granted a TDIU.
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