Granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 100 percent for PTSD with traumatic brain injury, as the Veteran's symptoms manifested total social and occupational impairment throughout the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms, including paranoia, anxiety, insomnia, and inability to work or engage in daily activities, met the criteria for a 100 percent rating under the applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with traumatic brain injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25104371
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