The Veteran's anxiety disorder, NOS with depression and PTSD features has resulted in occupational and social impairment warranting a 70 percent disability rating. The Veteran is also entitled to TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms have consistently met the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating under the General Formula, indicating significant occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Anxiety Disorder, NOS with Depression and PTSD Features, Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- June 21, 2019
- Citation
- 19148640
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal regarding a higher disability rating for PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder prior to August 27, 2020 is remanded due to the Board not obtaining all relevant Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The SSA records are potentially relevant as they may contain information about the Veteran's condition that could affect his disability evaluation.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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