The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder has been rated at 70 percent since June 30, 2007. The Board found that the impairment from his condition more nearly approximates total occupational and social impairment prior to June 9, 2011, but for the period beginning June 9, 2011, with resolution of doubt in favor of the Veteran, he has been rated at 100 percent.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder resulted in total occupational and social impairment since June 9, 2011, due to his symptoms including suicidal ideation, near-continuous panic or depression affecting ability to function independently, appropriate and effectively, and grossly inappropriate behavior.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder with unspecified depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- July 28, 2017
- Citation
- 1730212
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- Partly granted
The Board denied an initial rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD but granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability resulting from service-connected PTSD.
- Denied
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition was manifested by symptoms of depressed mood, chronic sleep impairment, difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher 70 percent rating from July 6, 2017, to April 5, 2022, but his assigned 70 percent rating was proper from April 6, 2022.
- Granted
The Board has granted earlier effective dates for the increased evaluation of PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder, TDIU, and eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits. The effective date is set at April 11, 2016.
- Denied
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