The Veteran's PTSD was not found to be productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, thus an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran exhibited symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, and difficulty establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to the severity of his symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 3, 2009
- Citation
- 0907762
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
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