The Board granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD with insomnia and major depressive disorder, but denied earlier effective dates and higher ratings. The Veteran was also granted a TDIU from November 10, 2014.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of symptoms that most closely approximated the criteria for a 70 percent rating under the general rating formula for mental disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with insomnia and major depressive disorder, Respiratory disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- July 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25058609
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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