The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, has been rated at the highest available level (70%) since July 1, 2009. The Board found that his symptoms warrant this rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's mental health issues have resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, meeting criteria for a 70% disability rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 23, 2018
- Citation
- 1818042
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