The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 30 percent since the initial grant of service connection, but no higher. The Board found that his symptoms did not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent prior to September 26, 2018.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks due to PTSD symptoms such as anxiety, nightmares, and sleep impairment. The Veteran maintained functioning relationships with family and friends despite his condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19194085
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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