The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder and diabetes mellitus have resulted in occupational and social impairment, preventing him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: PTSD symptoms, including depression and irritability, along with the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, have significantly impaired his ability to work and maintain effective relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Major Depressive Disorder, Diabetes Mellitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 10, 2018
- Citation
- 1801587
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What this means for you
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- Granted
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