The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, is granted service connection. The low back disability is rated at 40 percent disabling effective January 6, 2010.
The deciding factor: Service connection for the acquired psychiatric disorder was established based on a diagnosed PTSD and depressive disorder linked to an in-service stressor during active duty. For the low back disability, the current rating of 40% is maintained as it reflects the Veteran's symptoms from January 6, 2010 onwards.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (including PTSD and depressive disorder)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 1, 2012
- Citation
- 1203732
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