The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder and alcohol abuse resulted in occupational and social deficiencies, warranting a 70 percent disability rating since June 12, 2012.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's symptoms met the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating due to his significant impairment in work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking and mood.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with depressive disorder and alcohol abuse
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 20, 2015
- Citation
- 1502619
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