The Veteran's PTSD, anxiety condition/sleep disturbances are characterized by reduced reliability and productivity. The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for the period prior to August 8, 2023.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's PTSD symptoms included depressed mood, anxiety, suspiciousness, panic attacks, chronic sleep impairment, and disturbances of motivation and mood, which meet the criteria for a 50 percent evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety Condition/Sleep Disturbances, Asthma, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gall Bladder Disability, Liver Disability, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Diverticulitis, Endocrine Disorder (Hyperthyroidism), Hair Loss/Alopecia, Headaches, Heart Disability/Tachycardia, High Blood Pressure/Hypertension, Menstrual Disorders, Muscle Pain (Knees, Elbows, Wrists, Back), Neurologic Signs and Symptoms, Skin Disorder/Dyshidrotic Dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2024
- Citation
- A24080293
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