Granted
The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) precludes him from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment, warranting a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD symptoms, including anxiety, suspiciousness, panic attacks, and difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships, significantly impact his ability to be productive in a workplace setting.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25098783
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