Granted
The Board granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, to include PTSD.
The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms such as suicidal ideation, neglect of personal appearance and hygiene, and difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances, including work or a work-like setting.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25104419
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