Granted
The Board granted an increased initial rating of 50 percent for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and an unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were consistent with the severity, frequency, and duration of the types of symptoms associated with a 50 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25110054
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