The Veteran was granted an initial 100 percent rating for PTSD with anxiety disorder from June 23, 2000, and special monthly compensation based on the regular need for aid and attendance of another person. The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to August 24, 2012, was dismissed.
The deciding factor: The evidence is approximately evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's symptoms have more nearly approximated total occupational and social impairment during the entire claim period from June 23, 2000, which supports a 100 percent rating for PTSD with anxiety disorder. The issue of TDIU prior to August 24, 2012, is moot due to the Veteran's current 100 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with anxiety disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 12, 2025
- Citation
- 25014867
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