The Veteran's PTSD with dysthymic disorder is rated at 70 percent, the maximum schedular rating. The Board finds that his symptoms warrant this rating and does not meet criteria for a higher rating. A TDIU has been granted due to combined service-connected disability ratings exceeding 60%.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD with dysthymic disorder is rated at its highest level (70%) based on the severity of his symptoms, which include occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. The TDIU was granted as his combined disability rating exceeds 60%, meeting the criteria for consideration.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with dysthymic disorder, Diabetes mellitus, type II
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- March 19, 2019
- Citation
- 19119388
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