The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, characterized as dysthymic disorder and PTSD, was rated at 30 percent from November 20, 2009, to October 1, 2012. After this period, the rating for PTSD alone increased to 70 percent.,The Veteran's left knee condition resulted in a 10 percent rating since February 23, 2010.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under any applicable diagnostic codes due to the severity of symptoms and functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (Dysthymic Disorder), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 7, 2017
- Citation
- 1737421
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder with Insomnia Disorder, was granted. The effective date is set at October 25, 2022.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70% rating effective March 25, 2024. The Board found that the increase in severity of his disability warranted this rating.
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