The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD (MST), is rated at 70 percent effective from May 20, 2015. The rating is granted subject to the laws and regulations governing the assignment of monetary benefits.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed significant improvement in the Veteran's mental health condition post-May 20, 2015, with a diagnosis of PTSD and MDD (MST) due to military sexual trauma. The symptoms were severe enough to warrant a higher rating from 30 percent to 70 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 31, 2019
- Citation
- A19003871
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran was granted a disability rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder, effective October 24, 2017. The Board also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability due to the need for a more comprehensive medical examination and opinion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to an unclear employment history and a pre-decisional duty to assist error.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of July 12, 2022, for a 70 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder.
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