The Board granted a 70 percent disability evaluation for PTSD from July 12, 2022 to November 12, 2023 and denied an increased rating in excess of 70 percent. The Veteran was also granted a TDIU and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence supported occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to PTSD symptoms, which warranted a 70 percent evaluation but not more. The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone precluded him from substantially gainful employment, leading to the grant of TDIU and special monthly compensation.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25088069
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