The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder, alcohol use disorder and stimulant use disorder is currently rated at 100% from August 26, 2015 to August 22, 2017. The Board has granted this rating.,For the period prior to August 23, 2017, the Veteran's PTSD manifested pronounced symptoms and caused significant occupational and social impairment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran experienced severe symptoms of PTSD that led to inpatient hospitalization and a loss of employment. His condition resulted in substantial occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depressive Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder, Stimulant Use Disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- September 2, 2022
- Citation
- 22050431
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as the evidence shows a current diagnosis of PTSD, an in-service stressor, and a medical link between the two.
- Denied
The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50% since March 23, 2004. The Board found that a higher rating is not warranted prior to February 15, 2005 due to the severity of his symptoms and their impact on his social and occupational functioning.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and any acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current mental health conditions and his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70% disability rating. The Veteran also met the criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.
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