The Veteran was granted a 70 percent disability rating for his service-connected PTSD and major depressive disorder from January 24, 2013 to September 6, 2016, but an increased rating of more than 100 percent is not available as a matter of law.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's psychiatric symptoms caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas during the relevant period, justifying a 70 percent rating. However, a 100 percent rating is the maximum allowed by law for this condition.

Claimed conditions

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder, recurrent with psychotic features, Diabetes mellitus, type II, Nose scarring associated with a fractured nose, Residuals of a fractured nose

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

February 25, 2025

Citation

A25016613

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