The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of gall bladder removal, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas or severe symptoms.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to be consistent with occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but not sufficient to warrant a higher rating under the criteria for PTSD and residuals of gall bladder removal.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Residuals of removal of gall bladder, with Barrett's esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal hernia, and pharyngoesophageal dysphagia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25028100
What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD due to an inadequate medical opinion.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of February 21, 2007, for the award of service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder with anxious distress.
- Granted
The Board granted a rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), as the Veteran's symptoms most nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and pernicious anemia, and the Board dismissed both appeals.
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