Granted
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, standing alone, precluded him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment starting October 29, 2022.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD significantly impaired his ability to work, leading to his early retirement.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25087716
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