The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, as the severity, frequency, and duration of the symptoms associated with the condition most closely approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran experienced symptoms such as suicidal ideation, impaired impulse control, near-continuous panic or depression affecting her ability to function independently, appropriately, and effectively, which corresponded to a 70 percent disability rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25106825
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