The Veteran's unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50% evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran exhibited symptoms such as irritability, difficulty sleeping, and road rage that impacted his ability to function effectively at work and in personal relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- Unspecified Trauma and Stressor Related Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 3, 2024
- Citation
- 24000278
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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- Remanded (sent back)
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