The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder was granted an increased rating of 70 percent, but no higher, from December 31, 2019. Other claims were denied.
The deciding factor: The frequency, duration, and severity of the Veteran's symptoms resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas to warrant a 70 percent rating for PTSD with depressive disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with depressive disorder, Deviated septum, traumatic, Bilateral hearing loss, Inguinal hernia, Residuals, flexion deformity, PIP joint, fifth right finger, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Chronic headaches, Dizziness, Sinusitis, Respiratory insufficiency and dyspnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25087228
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 948 · Granted: 52% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.
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