The Veteran's claim for an initial disability evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD with MDD was denied.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to March 30, 2018, for the grant of a TDIU was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate symptoms warranting a higher disability rating for PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- August 5, 2024
- Citation
- A24043672
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal regarding the reduction of his PTSD with MDD disability rating from 70 percent to 50 percent is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Veteran also appealed for an increased disability rating for PTSD with MDD, and this appeal is also remanded.
- Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with MDD, tobacco use disorder, and alcohol use disorder, as well as special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD, finding that his service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.
- Granted
The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with MDD, effective April 27, 2021.
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