The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is granted a rating of 70 percent, effective from the date of this decision. The Veteran also received a grant for TDIU.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s symptoms and impairment met the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 13, 2018
- Citation
- 18157695
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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD was granted with an initial evaluation of 50 percent, effective September 24, 2007. The appeal regarding the heart condition and sleep disorder is denied. The Veteran's hearing loss prior to August 24, 2015, warrants a 20 percent rating.
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