Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the severity, frequency, and duration of symptoms did not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD symptoms were found to be insufficient to warrant a higher rating due to their impact on his occupational and social functioning.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depressive Disorder, Unspecified, Complex Depression due to Chronic Pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25016112
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