The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for the left eyebrow scar was denied, as it did not meet the criteria for a rating higher than 10 percent.,The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial 70 percent rating, reflecting occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
The deciding factor: PTSD symptoms approximated the criteria for a 70 percent rating based on occupational and social impairment, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood.
- Claimed conditions
- scar of the left eyebrow, acquired psychiatric disorder (including major depressive disorder)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 18, 2020
- Citation
- A20017178
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