The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 100 percent rating, and SMC at the housebound rate is also granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows total occupational and social impairment due to symptoms including frequent panic attacks, near continuous depression, suspiciousness, hypervigilance, irritability and anger, social isolation and suspiciousness of others, and fluctuations in motivation and mood that negatively impact social and occupational efficacy.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25017419
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