Granted
The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 70% and they were granted total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and eligibility for dependents' educational assistance (DEA).
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's PTSD symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 16, 2025
- Citation
- 25000666
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