The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD with MDD, as the evidence did not show total occupational and social impairment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating due to deficiencies in most areas of work and social functioning.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder (MDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2024
- Citation
- A24063934
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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