The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation (SMC) due to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, right knee disabilities, and left ankle disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran was unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected conditions, and he required regular aid and attendance from others for daily personal needs.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with alcohol use disorder in sustained remission, Right knee disabilities, Left ankle disabilities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 8, 2024
- Citation
- A24064094
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 2,017 · Granted: 36% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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- Remanded (sent back)
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