The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have remained moderate since August 1, 2008. He is currently rated at 50 percent for PTSD and the Board finds that he meets criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: PTSD symptoms remain consistent with moderate impairment as of August 1, 2008, warranting a 50% evaluation. The Veteran's combined disability rating is sufficient to meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 15, 2014
- Citation
- 1454997
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What this means for you
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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