The Veteran's PTSD with TBI did not result in total occupational and social impairment prior to June 19, 2019. The evidence showed that he maintained a girlfriend for several years and had relationships with his family members.
The deciding factor: The Veteran demonstrated the ability to maintain social and occupational functioning despite experiencing symptoms such as anger, irritability, and difficulty concentrating.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder with Traumatic Brain Injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 7, 2019
- Citation
- A19002647
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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