The Veteran's service-connected dysthymic disorder and PTSD are currently rated at 50 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The Board has found that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they do not meet the criteria for an increased disability rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's psychiatric symptoms have been stable and consistent throughout the appeal period, with no significant changes in severity or impact on daily functioning.
- Claimed conditions
- dysthymic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- April 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19126737
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Denied
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