The Board denied an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for a trauma and stressor related disorder.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not more nearly approximate the criteria for a higher rating, as he did not exhibit near-continuous panic or depression affecting his ability to function independently, appropriately, and effectively; impaired impulse control such as unprovoked irritability with periods of violence; spatial disorientation; neglect of personal appearance and hygiene; or other symptoms that would warrant a 70 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- trauma and stressor related disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25044279
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 1,960 · Granted: 36% (granted or partly granted, in the indexed decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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