The veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent effective from August 21, 2008, as the evidence demonstrated occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, suspiciousness, chronic sleep impairment, and mild memory loss, which were consistent with a 30 percent rating under the criteria for PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- post-traumatic stress disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 13, 2009
- Citation
- 0905469
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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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