Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD with major depression and polysubstance abuse, but granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment in most areas.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with major depression and polysubstance abuse
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 4, 2025
- Citation
- 25003041
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