The Veteran's PTSD with comorbid unspecified depressive disorder, alcohol use disorder, and TBI symptoms more nearly approximated deficiencies in most areas from June 19, 2018 to September 3, 2019, warranting a 70 percent disability rating during that period.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of depressed mood, anxiety, suspiciousness, chronic sleep impairment, and other related issues more nearly approximated deficiencies in most areas from June 19, 2018 to September 3, 2019, warranting a 70 percent disability rating during that period.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with comorbid unspecified depressive disorder, alcohol use disorder, and traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 23, 2024
- Citation
- A24068336
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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