The Veteran's PTSD with associated depression is rated at the highest possible disability rating of 100 percent, effective November 25, 2009. The ratings for weakness of the right lower extremity and upper extremity due to CVA are both 10 percent, while weakness of the right side of face is rated as 10 percent. SMC based on need for aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound has been granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD with associated depression meets the criteria for a 100% disability rating due to total occupational and social impairment, effective November 25, 2009.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with associated depression, Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) with residual weakness of right lower extremity, Weakness of right upper extremity (nondominant) due to CVA, Weakness of the right side of face, residuals of CVA
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- April 8, 2016
- Citation
- 1614422
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