The Veteran was granted a TDIU rating from April 8, 2005 to April 1, 2016 based on his service-connected PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder.,A separate issue of entitlement to a TDIU rating from April 1, 2016 is addressed in the REMAND portion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder precluded him from securing and following substantially gainful employment due to his psychiatric symptoms.,VA found that the Veteran was unemployable as a result of his personality disorder, which moderately interfered with his ability to cope with stress, follow through on tasks, and maintain effective relationships with coworkers.
- Claimed conditions
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depressive Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 8, 2016
- Citation
- 1614469
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What this means for you
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