Granted
The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 50% but not higher. The decision was based on the severity, frequency, and duration of symptoms documented in various reports.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD symptoms more closely approximated a 50 percent rating rather than 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 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25006921
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