The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for other specified trauma and stressor related disorder with insomnia disorder was denied, as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating. The Veteran also failed to establish that he is unemployable based solely on his service-connected condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to be consistent with a 70 percent disability rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders, but not meeting the criteria for a 100 percent disability rating. The Board also determined that he was not unemployable based solely on his service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- other specified trauma and stressor related disorder with insomnia disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 21, 2024
- Citation
- A24077175
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