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The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 100% from June 26, 2009, to February 1, 2011, but the request for a rating increase beyond 70% from February 1, 2011, was denied.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity, frequency, and duration of PTSD symptomatology during the specified periods.

Claimed conditions
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
100%
Decision date
January 14, 2025
Citation
25000441

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