Denied
The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the Veteran's symptoms did not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD symptoms, including difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances at work and impaired impulse control, were found to be consistent with a 70 percent rating but not sufficient for a higher 100 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25110118
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