Denied
The Board denied the veteran's request for a higher evaluation (above 70%) for PTSD with GAD and MDD, stating that the evidence did not show total occupational and social impairment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 100% evaluation as they did not result in total occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), major depressive disorder (MDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25006634
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