The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder does not warrant a higher initial rating than the currently assigned 30 percent. The evidence shows symptoms consistent with the current evaluation, but no additional criteria for a higher rating are met.
The deciding factor: The veteran's PTSD symptomatology is generally consistent with the current 30 percent evaluation, and there is no evidence of greater impairment warranting a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- post-traumatic stress disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 24, 2004
- Citation
- 0407687
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What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for post-traumatic stress disorder to provide her with another opportunity to attend a new VA mental health examination.
- Granted
The Board grants the appeal in full, granting service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.
- Dismissed
The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.
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