Granted
The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 50% effective March 1, 2023. The decision was based on the severity and impact of the veteran's symptoms.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25002564
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