The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability was rated at 50 percent prior to October 10, 2008 and granted a higher rating of 50 percent from that date until February 11, 2013. The Board also found the evidence did not support a TDIU prior to February 11, 2013.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms during the appeal period were consistent with occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 9411.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Major Depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- May 21, 2018
- Citation
- 1829144
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