The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder was granted a rating of 70 percent, and he was also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, family relations, thinking, and mood, which warranted a 70 percent rating. Additionally, his service-connected disabilities precluded all substantially gainful employment for which he was otherwise qualified.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25102142
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