The Veteran's PTSD, with depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder, is rated at 100% effective August 18, 2017. The Board found that the Veteran’s symptoms have worsened since his last examination, leading to total occupational and social impairment.
The deciding factor: The December 2018 VA examination report indicated a significant worsening of the Veteran's PTSD symptoms, including increased anger outbursts, concentration difficulties, and nightmares, resulting in total occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depressive Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 18, 2019
- Citation
- 19194789
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What this means for you
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- Granted
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