The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected adjustment disorder, to include nightmare disorder, cocaine dependence and alcohol dependence (collectively 'adjustment disorder'), has been granted. He is also awarded TDIU due to the combined effect of his service-connected conditions. The right knee disorder and left arm injury claims have been withdrawn by the Veteran's representative.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's adjustment disorder was found to meet the criteria for a 70% rating, which grants him an initial rating in excess of 30 percent. His TDIU claim is also granted due to his combined service-connected disabilities reaching 80%. The right knee and left arm injury claims have been withdrawn by the Veteran's representative.
- Claimed conditions
- adjustment disorder, nightmare disorder, cocaine dependence, alcohol dependence
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 12, 2017
- Citation
- 1745286
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