Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and major depressive disorder, as the severity, frequency, and duration of symptoms did not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's associated symptoms were found to be consistent with those required for a 70 percent rating or lower, rather than the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe, without psychotic features
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25094514
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