The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder has been rated at 30 percent since February 16, 2012. The Board finds that the current rating adequately reflects the severity of his symptoms and does not warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks due to PTSD symptoms such as nightmares, panic attacks less than weekly, chronic sleep impairment, mild memory loss, flattened affect, disturbances of mood and motivation. The Veteran's GAF scores have ranged from 55 to 75, indicating mild symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Depressive Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 20, 2015
- Citation
- 1512042
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- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding entitlement to a compensable evaluation for TBI prior to September 20, 2023 and entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with depressive disorder and TBI from September 20, 2023. The Veteran's legacy appeal was withdrawn when he opted into the modernized review system.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD with Depressive Disorder and TDIU prior to February 2, 2023 are being remanded due to the addition of new evidence after a recent SSOC.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder and right hip strain were granted effective September 30, 2013. The PTSD was rated at 70 percent, while the right hip strain was rated at 10 percent.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent for the entire appeal period, and he is granted a TDIU.
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