The Board denied an initial compensable rating and an earlier effective date for the veteran's unspecified trauma- and stressor-related disorder, stating that the symptoms were not severe enough to warrant a higher rating.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing occupational and social impairment due to mild or transient symptoms which decrease work efficiency and ability to perform occupational tasks only during periods of significant stress, or; symptoms controlled by continuous medication.

Claimed conditions

unspecified trauma- and stressor-related disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 8, 2025

Citation

A25001684

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