Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and chronic depression. The decision was based on the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms not meeting the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support a rating in excess of 50 percent due to inconsistencies in reported symptoms and the overall picture more nearly approximating the current 50 percent rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2025
- Citation
- 25000719
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