The veteran's PTSD has been manifested by depression, panic attacks, nightmares, feelings of detachment, exaggerated startle response, reclusiveness, and an inability to establish and maintain effective work and social relationships. The Board finds that the criteria for a 70 percent evaluation are met due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
The deciding factor: The veteran's PTSD has resulted in significant social and occupational impairment, including difficulty coping with stress, reclusiveness, detachment from others, and an inability to establish effective relationships. These symptoms have been documented consistently over time and align with the criteria for a 70 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 9411.
- Claimed conditions
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 27, 2008
- Citation
- 0836905
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