Partly granted
The Board granted a 50 percent rating for PTSD effective from May 24, 2023, but denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the cervical spine disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD symptoms caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity from May 24, 2023 onwards, justifying a 50 percent rating. However, there was no evidence to support an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the cervical spine disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical strain and degenerative arthritis, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25093398
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