The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depression, standing alone, renders him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation. Therefore, the Board granted entitlement to a TDIU based solely on his service-connected PTSD with depression, effective June 1, 2016.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depression results in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking and/or mood. His symptoms affect his ability to concentrate, interact with colleagues and customers, avoid driving, manage anxiety in loud environments, complete tasks, arrive at work on time, and maintain effective relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD with depression, Asthma, Pseudofolliculitis barbae, Lumbosacral strain, Tinnitus, GERD, Spinal radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, Spinal radiculopathy of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25008854
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