The Veteran's initial evaluation for unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder was granted at a 50 percent rating prior to December 12, 2019. From that date onwards, the Veteran's disability is rated at 70 percent. The claim for TDIU has also been granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity prior to December 12, 2019, warranting a 50 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 9411. From that date onwards, his disability manifested as more severe impairment, meeting the criteria for a 70 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
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- Decision date
- March 30, 2022
- Citation
- 22018965
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder and depression, had its onset during service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is granted.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder is denied. The effective date for the award of service connection remains June 22, 2018.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, cannabis use disorder, moderate; other stimulant use disorder, severe in sustained remission; and alcohol use disorder, moderate in early remission. The Board found that these conditions are proximately due to his military service.
- Denied
The Veteran's psychiatric disability, which includes unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder with unspecified depressive disorder, is currently rated at 30 percent. The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent due to the evidence showing occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks, but generally functioning satisfactorily.
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