The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to such symptoms as suicidal ideation, obsessional rituals, near-continuous panic or depression affecting the ability to function independently, spatial disorientation, neglect of personal appearance and hygiene, or an inability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25103326
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