The veteran's service-connected PTSD disorder is characterized by occupational and social impairment, insomnia, anxiety, depression, motivational and mood problems, emotional numbness, treatment with psychotropic medications with only partial relief, a 'restricted' effect, below average social functioning, and social withdrawal. The GAF scores assigned ranged from 45-50, indicative of serious symptoms of impairment. The Board has granted a disability rating of 50 percent for PTSD.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports the veteran's claim that his PTSD disorder is characterized by significant occupational and social impairment, as well as other symptoms such as insomnia, anxiety, depression, emotional numbness, treatment with psychotropic medications, below average social functioning, and social withdrawal. The GAF scores assigned ranged from 45-50, indicative of serious symptomatology.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- August 23, 2006
- Citation
- 0626276
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