Granted
The veteran's PTSD and major depression have been rated at 100% from July 14, 2022. The veteran also qualifies for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate starting August 17, 2022.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms, including suicidal ideation and impaired impulse control, warranted a 100% rating.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, lumbar degenerative disc disease with spondylolisthesis, left knee strain, sciatic nerve radiculopathy, right lower extremity, sciatic nerve radiculopathy, left lower extremity, femoral nerve radiculopathy, right lower extremity, femoral nerve radiculopathy, left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25003969
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