The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, finding that the severity, frequency, and duration of his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to more closely approximate those associated with a 30 percent rating rather than a higher one, as his impairment was described as occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks although generally functioning satisfactorily, with routine behavior, self-care, and normal conversation.
- Claimed conditions
- other specified trauma and stressor related disorder (claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)/depression)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25095154
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