Partly granted

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for PTSD prior to July 13, 2020, but denied an increased rating after that date.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms during the period prior to July 13, 2020, more closely approximated occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, while his symptoms after that date did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

Claimed conditions: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
How they argued it: Direct service connection
Exposure basis: None
Rating assigned: None in this decision
Decision date: October 8, 2025
Citation: A25086958

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