The Board denied a rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD with MDD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher rating as they caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas but not total impairment, which would be required for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 16, 2024
- Citation
- A24066395
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD with MDD, service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the service-connected condition, and SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance. However, it denied SMC based on housebound status.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of April 24, 2018, for the increased evaluation of 100 percent for PTSD with MDD and DEA eligibility.
- Denied
The Board denied an initial evaluation higher than 50% for PTSD with MDD prior to August 7, 2023, and an evaluation higher than 70% from August 7, 2023.
- Granted
The Veteran's effective date for the 100 percent rating of PTSD with MDD was granted as of September 6, 2023, due to a factually ascertainable increase in disability during the one-year look back period.
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