Granted
The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 50% effective from November 14, 2019. The decision was based on the veteran's symptoms and their impact on daily life.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's difficulties with anger, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and suicidal thoughts warranted a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25004172
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