The Veteran's PTSD with memory loss, depressive disorder, and anxiety not otherwise specified resulted in reduced reliability and productivity prior to June 29, 2011. Beginning June 29, 2011, the Veteran experienced deficiencies in most areas due to his mental health conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of memory loss, anger, and social isolation were found to be more severe than those previously considered for a 50% rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with memory loss, Depressive disorder not otherwise specified (NOS), Anxiety not otherwise specified (NOS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 4, 2016
- Citation
- 1600092
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied an effective date prior to July 20, 2007, for the award of a TDIU and SMC(s) due solely to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with memory loss.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted as new and material evidence has been received. The appeal is remanded to obtain VA treatment records, Workers' Compensation records, and a VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient development of records and need for further medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD.
- Denied
The Veteran's mental health condition, characterized as an adjustment disorder with anxious mood and PTSD with memory loss, has not met the criteria for a rating in excess of 70 percent.
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