The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD symptoms, including depressed mood, anxiety, suspiciousness, chronic sleep impairment, and disturbances of motivation and mood, were found to be consistent with the criteria for a 50 percent rating. The evidence did not demonstrate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas as required for a 70 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25019829
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