Partly granted

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to June 23, 2022, and was increased to 70 percent from that date.

The deciding factor: The evidence showed occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood, which warranted a higher rating of 70 percent starting June 23, 2022.

Claimed conditions: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
How they argued it: Direct service connection
Exposure basis: None
Rating assigned: None in this decision
Decision date: March 7, 2025
Citation: A25021415

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