The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is characterized by irritability, depressed mood, flashbacks, obsessive intrusive thoughts, and sleep impairment (to include nightmares and insomnia). These symptoms result in some decrease in work efficiency and occasional inability to perform occupational tasks. The Board has determined that a 30 percent rating for the service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder is warranted.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms more nearly approximate the criteria for a 30 percent evaluation, consistent with GAF scores of 52 and 60 in July 1998 and October 2000, respectively.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep apnea, narcolepsy, post-traumatic stress disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 5, 2001
- Citation
- 0117828
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
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- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for sleep apnea is dismissed as the benefit sought has been granted, making the case moot.
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