The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD with major depression was denied, as her symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 100% disability rating.,The Veteran's appeal for TDIU was also denied, as she is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to her service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s PTSD and other service-connected conditions did not result in total occupational and social impairment, which would be required for a higher disability rating.,The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for TDIU as she is able to maintain employment despite her disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depression, Lumbar Strain, Acne with Scarring, Tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2019
- Citation
- 19182070
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