The Veteran's service-connected mood disorder (mild to moderate depressive disorder and PTSD) is rated at 70 percent, effective from May 20, 2005. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability was granted starting from May 18, 2011.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of depression, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts have been consistently reported throughout the appeal period, meeting the criteria for a 70 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 9411. The TDIU was granted as he is unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus with bilateral lower extremity neuropathy and mood disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- Depressive Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- May 31, 2018
- Citation
- 18106687
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