Granted
The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and alcohol abuse, solely precluded him from securing and maintaining all forms of substantially gainful employment. As a result, TDIU and SMC housebound rates were granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder caused significant social and occupational impairments that affected his ability to function independently and maintain employment, leading to the grant of TDIU and SMC housebound rates.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, alcohol abuse)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 7, 2025
- Citation
- 25012605
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