The Veteran's PTSD with dysthymia is rated at 70 percent, and he is granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with dysthymia results in occupational and social impairment that does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. However, his need for regular aid and attendance due to his condition has been established.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD with dysthymia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- July 9, 2015
- Citation
- 1529392
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with dysthymia has been dismissed as the appellant requested to withdraw her appeal.
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