09-34 328

Citation Nr: 1761221 Decision Date: 12/29/17 Archive Date: 01/02/18 DOCKET NO. 09-34 328 ) DATE ) ) On appeal from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Newark, New Jersey THE ISSUES 1. Entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 50 percent prior to August 29, 2007, for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 2. Entitlement to a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) for the period prior to August 29, 2007. REPRESENTATION Appellant represented by: Disabled American Veterans ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD Thomas D. Jones, Counsel INTRODUCTION The Veteran,…