The Veteran's PTSD with depression and anxiety was rated at 50 percent prior to September 1, 2009.
The deciding factor: The VA medical examinations during the appeal period consistently indicated that the Veteran had symptoms consistent with a 50% disability rating under Diagnostic Code 9411.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with depression and anxiety
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- February 5, 2013
- Citation
- 1303958
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What this means for you
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