Partly granted
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone precludes him from securing and following any substantially gainful employment, granting a TDIU. However, the criteria for SMC-AA/HB are not met.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD symptoms significantly impair his ability to work in stressful environments, leading to a grant of TDIU; however, there is no evidence that he requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25089495
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