The Veteran's PTSD symptoms more nearly approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent rating from July 9, 2020.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows the Veteran experiences significant social and occupational impairment due to his PTSD symptoms, justifying a 70 percent rating but not higher.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Lumbar strain, Left lower extremity radiculopathy, Left knee condition, Right knee condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- June 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25048885
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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