The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a higher initial rating than 50 percent, as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
The deciding factor: The veteran's PTSD is manifested by depression, sleep disturbance, impaired judgment and insight, decreased concentration, and difficulty maintaining employment and social relationships. His GAF score of 50 indicates moderate symptoms affecting social and occupational functioning.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- June 15, 2006
- Citation
- 0617506
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