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 assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25044279
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Decisions by this judge: 1,960 · Granted: 36% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
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