The Veteran's unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder is now rated at the maximum 70 percent, effective February 1, 2023.,He was granted a TDIU based on his service-connected unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder.
The deciding factor: The severity of the Veteran's symptoms associated with his PTSD more nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, including work efficiency and independent functioning.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, Unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- March 9, 2026
- Citation
- A26021066
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The Board denied initial ratings in excess of 50 percent for unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder, and unspecified depressive disorder; in excess of 10 percent for residuals of prostate cancer; and a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction.
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- Denied
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