The Board granted an increased rating of 70 percent for PTSD from January 18, 2021, but denied a rating in excess of 50 percent prior to that date.
The deciding factor: The severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas as of January 18, 2021, warranting a 70 percent rating. Prior to this date, the symptoms were less severe, resulting in reduced reliability and productivity.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25096117
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