The veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 10 percent prior to December 16, 1998. Beginning on that date, the rating was increased to 50 percent and later to 70 percent due to worsening symptoms.
The deciding factor: PTSD symptoms have significantly worsened, including suicidal ideation, obsessional rituals, intermittent illogical speech, near-continuous panic or depression affecting ability to function independently, and impaired impulse control.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- June 5, 2000
- Citation
- 0014735
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What this means for you
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