The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, along with other service-connected disabilities, is rated at 70 percent effective August 11, 2016. The Board also granted the Veteran a TDIU based on his service-connected psychiatric disorders and awarded special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate due to his service-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms aligned with the criteria for a 70 percent rating, indicating significant occupational and social impairment without total impairment. The evidence showed he was capable of maintaining employment despite his psychiatric disorders but not in a full-time capacity.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disorder, Migraines, Asthma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 12, 2022
- Citation
- 22057440
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