The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent for the period prior to August 25, 2017. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted from June 2, 2014.
The deciding factor: The Veteran demonstrated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to PTSD symptoms such as anger, isolation, and mood issues, warranting a 70 percent rating. The TDIU was granted based on the combined effect of PTSD and diminished rectal tone with incontinence preventing the Veteran from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Diminished rectal tone with incontinence
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 10, 2019
- Citation
- 19102808
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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