The Veteran is granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent for unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, but no higher. The claim for a TDIU from August 6, 2012 to August 10, 2022 is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent rating. However, there was not enough evidence of total occupational and social impairment to support a higher 100 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- May 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25046675
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Granted
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