The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder has been granted a 70 percent disability rating, effective from January 10, 2014. The right wrist scar and right hip injury claims are remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The Veteran presented symptoms indicative of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting the highest available rating under DC 9411.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Major Depressive Disorder, Scar, Right Wrist, Right Hip Injury, Eye Disabilities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 22, 2020
- Citation
- 20005119
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder caused significant occupational and social impairment, but not total impairment. The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent prior to September 26, 2019.
- Denied
The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder has resulted in occupational and social impairment, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher rating. The current 70 percent rating is maintained.
- Granted
The Board has granted readjudication of the claims for service connection for a right hip injury and a right shoulder injury due to new and relevant evidence. The issues are now remanded for further review.
- Dismissed
The appeal for a higher rating for PTSD with major depressive disorder is dismissed as it constitutes an impermissible concurrent election under the rule against concurrent elections.
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