The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is rated at 70 percent since July 13, 2015. Prior to that date, the rating was 50 percent.,The Veteran has been granted TDIU effective July 13, 2015.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70% rating. The evidence also showed that the disability rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to July 13, 2015.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 29, 2017
- Citation
- 1761042
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