Denied
The Board denied an increased disability rating greater than 70 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the Veteran's symptoms did not more nearly approximate total social and occupational impairment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD symptoms, while significant, did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to his ability to maintain employment and familial relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25016240
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