Granted
The veteran's PTSD with TBI was rated at 100% from August 1, 2022 to March 19, 2023. The veteran also qualifies for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound criteria.
The deciding factor: The severity, frequency, and duration of the veteran's PTSD with TBI symptoms approximated total occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with traumatic brain injury (TBI), cervical strain, right shoulder strain, lumbosacral strain with spondylolisthesis, right upper radiculopathy with periodic limb movement, right wrist sprain, left knee strain with patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee strain with patellofemoral pain syndrome, bilateral plantar fasciitis, left ankle LCL sprain, tinnitus, left sciatic radiculopathy with restless leg, right leg restless leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25005509
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