The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the evidence did not support a higher evaluation.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms, while severe, did not meet the criteria for a 100 percent rating due to insufficient evidence of certain symptoms such as impaired impulse control and persistent delusions or hallucinations.

Claimed conditions

posttraumatic stress disorder with depression (PTSD)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

December 17, 2025

Citation

A25108784

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