The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent from February 23, 2013 and 70 percent from April 18, 2013. His bilateral hearing loss is rated at 0 percent (non-compensable). Tinnitus is rated at 10 percent. The Veteran meets the criteria for a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners consistently found that the Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting ratings of 50% (from February 23, 2013) and 70% (from April 18, 2013). His hearing loss is non-compensable as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. Tinnitus was rated at 10 percent based on its severity.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depressive Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 30, 2018
- Citation
- 1805760
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- Granted
The Veteran was granted a disability rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder, effective October 24, 2017. The Board also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent rating prior to March 7, 2022, while other claims were denied.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for a psychiatric disability, diagnosed as major depressive disorder and adjustment disorder with depressed mood, based on the Veteran's reported symptoms during and since service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability due to the need for a more comprehensive medical examination and opinion.
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