The Board denied a rating higher than 50 percent for PTSD with anxiety and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the Veteran's ability to engage in employment.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the Veteran's symptoms of PTSD did not warrant a higher rating, as they caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. Additionally, the evidence showed that the Veteran was capable of performing the mental and physical acts required for employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Personality disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with anxiety
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- February 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25017173
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 2,341 · Granted: 33% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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