The veteran's dysthymic disorder with PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board finds that this does not warrant an increased rating. The veteran has one service-connected disability and is not considered unemployable due to his service-connected condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the veteran's dysthymic disorder with PTSD results in no more than depression and disturbances of motivation and mood, which do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- dysthymic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- August 14, 2001
- Citation
- 0120739
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