Granted
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was granted a disability rating of 70 percent, and earlier effective dates for TDIU and SMC were also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran experienced occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms such as suicidal ideation, obsessional rituals, near-continuous panic or depression, impaired impulse control, and difficulty establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder with alcohol use disorder (PTSD), Coronary artery disease (CAD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- February 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25018074
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