The Veteran's mental health condition, including PTSD, MDD, and Panic Disorder, has resulted in total occupational and social impairment since June 10, 2013. The Board granted a 100 percent rating for these conditions effective October 30, 2019. Additionally, the Veteran was granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's mental health condition has resulted in total occupational and social impairment since June 10, 2013, meeting the criteria for a 100 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The Board also found that the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- August 24, 2020
- Citation
- 20055850
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