Denied
The Board denied an initial evaluation higher than 50% for PTSD with MDD prior to August 7, 2023, and an evaluation higher than 70% from August 7, 2023.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they were productive of no more than occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity or deficiencies in most areas, respectively.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 12, 2025
- Citation
- 25013879
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