PTSD with depressive disorder, NOS, is rated at 50 percent prior to March 30, 2016 and at 70 percent thereafter. CAD is rated at 60 percent prior to January 1, 2015 and at 30 percent thereafter.,PTSD with depressive disorder, NOS, has been granted a higher rating from March 30, 2016 onwards. CAD remains at the same level of disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have not resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas as required for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder with Depressive Disorder, NOS, Coronary Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2018
- Citation
- 1806970
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