The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder not otherwise specified resulted in total occupational and social impairment from October 20, 2011 to July 9, 2012.,A 100 percent disability rating for PTSD was granted effective October 20, 2011.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms during this period included severe social and occupational impairment, with total inability to work effectively due to his condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder with Depressive Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- August 27, 2014
- Citation
- 1438319
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical treatment at Norwood Health Center in January 2012 is being remanded due to unclear responsibility and incomplete information regarding the payment status.
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