Partly granted
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, to include Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Moderate and Opioid use disorder is of sufficient severity to preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's psychiatric disability significantly impacts his ability to work due to symptoms such as depression, isolation, poor impulse control, anger, suicidal ideation, and memory loss.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to include Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Moderate and Opioid use disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25093248
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