The VA denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for his PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a rating higher than 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD manifested primarily as depression and anxiety, with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks, which aligns with a 30 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 9411 for PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 19, 2004
- Citation
- 0404741
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Denied
The veteran's bad conduct discharge precludes eligibility for VA benefits, including compensation and healthcare.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and personality disorder, due to the need for further development of the record.
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