Granted
The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 70% for the entire appeal period. The decision was based on symptoms such as suicidal ideation, anxiety, and occupational and social impairment.
The deciding factor: The Board concluded that the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximated those associated with a 70 percent rating due to evidence of suicidal ideation and other symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25000620
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