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The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a rating higher than 70% for PTSD, finding that while the veteran experiences significant impairment, it does not meet the criteria for a 100% rating.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's symptoms, including severe suicidal ideation and impaired impulse control, did not cause total occupational and social impairment as required for a 100% rating.

Claimed conditions
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
70%
Decision date
January 15, 2025
Citation
25000565

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