The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was not manifested by total occupational and social impairment, resulting in a denial of the higher initial rating request.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 100% evaluation due to her ability to maintain effective relationships and work independently despite her PTSD symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with dysthymia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 30, 2013
- Citation
- 1334536
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD with dysthymia was initially rated at 50% prior to March 8, 2016. From that date onwards, the rating was increased to 70%. The decision is based on the severity of his symptoms and their impact on daily life.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for PTSD with dysthymia is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a supplemental statement of the case.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of this decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with dysthymia is being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a new examination.
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