Granted
The Veteran's initial rating for an acquired psychiatric disability, currently diagnosed as PTSD with bipolar disorder and other trauma and stressor related disorder, was increased to 70 percent effective July 11, 2019.
The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to the Veteran's service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD with bipolar disorder and other trauma and stressor related disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25107480
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