The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board has determined that a higher 70 percent rating is warranted based on his symptoms and impairment.
The deciding factor: The VA examination showed significant impairment from PTSD, including depression, crying spells, insomnia, nightmares, anger outbursts, social isolation, labile affect, and poor insight. The GAF score was 50, indicative of serious symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 31, 2001
- Citation
- 0102823
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What this means for you
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