The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol abuse is manifested by some suicidal ideation, significant occupational impairment, impaired memory, alcohol abuse, mood disturbances, and GAF scores between 40 and 49. The criteria for an initial 50 percent rating have been met.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed symptoms consistent with a 50 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 9411, including some suicidal ideation, significant occupational impairment, impaired memory, alcohol abuse, mood disturbances, and GAF scores between 40 and 49.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with alcohol abuse
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 2, 2011
- Citation
- 1116920
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What this means for you
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- Granted
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