The veteran's PTSD was evaluated at a 30 percent rating from July 1, 1996 to June 15, 1997.
The deciding factor: PTSD symptoms were characterized by definite social and industrial impairment during this period.
- Claimed conditions
- gastritis, ulcer disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 23, 2001
- Citation
- 0119123
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What this means for you
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