The Veteran's other specified trauma disorder is granted an increased rating of 70 percent, but no higher, prior to January 15, 2021.,TDIU from March 23, 2020, is granted based on the severity of his service-connected psychiatric disorder.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's psychiatric symptoms have been consistent throughout the period on appeal and meet the criteria for a 70 percent rating. However, total occupational and social impairment has not been demonstrated.
- Claimed conditions
- Other specified trauma disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 18, 2022
- Citation
- A22023421
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