The Board granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.
The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not total occupational and social impairment, which warranted a 70 percent rating. Additionally, it was factually ascertainable that the Veteran was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected PTSD, warranting TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with alcohol abuse disorder in remission
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25092721
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