The Veteran's PTSD with cognitive disorder was manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work and family relations; with impairment of judgement, memory, and attention span; with difficulty concentrating, interacting with people, and in adapting to stressful circumstances; and by anxiety, flashbacks, isolation, and startled response. The Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 70 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s PTSD symptoms were characterized as occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating from March 18, 2011 to February 14, 2015. The criteria for a higher 70 percent rating were not met.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with cognitive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- February 23, 2018
- Citation
- 1811235
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