The Board granted an initial 70 percent rating for PTSD with major depressive disorder, finding the Veteran's symptoms and impairment more closely approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas but did not warrant a higher 100 percent rating.

The deciding factor: The evidence showed deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and difficulty establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships, which warranted a 70 percent rating under the criteria for mental disorders.

Claimed conditions

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

February 3, 2025

Citation

25001545

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