The Veteran's depressive disorder, previously diagnosed as PTSD, has been granted a 70 percent rating for the entire period on appeal. The decision is based on his occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of depression, suicidal ideation, and difficulty in maintaining relationships have led to occupational and social impairment that meets the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 9411.
- Claimed conditions
- Depressive disorder, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 12, 2018
- Citation
- 18142140
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