The Veteran's initial rating for PTSD with MDD was increased to 70 percent, effective January 23, 2023. The Veteran is granted a higher initial rating of 50 percent for PTSD with MDD prior to that date. He also received a TDIU based on his service-connected MS and SMC at the housebound rate.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms most closely approximated those required for a 50 percent rating, causing occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
- Claimed conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 10, 2024
- Citation
- A24081933
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What this means for you
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