The Board denied an increased rating higher than 70 percent for the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, finding that his symptoms did not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment.

The deciding factor: The severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's psychiatric symptoms were found to be less severe, less frequent, and shorter in duration than those contemplated by a 100 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

Posttraumatic stress disorder, Other specified depressive disorder, Generalized anxiety disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

December 23, 2025

Citation

A25110166

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