The Board granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent, but no higher, for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the severity and frequency of symptoms that more closely approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The deciding factor: The appellant's PTSD symptoms were found to be more severe than those required for a 50 percent rating, but not as severe as those required for a 100 percent rating, leading to the grant of a 70 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Neck Disability (Cervical and Cervicothoracic Pain)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

October 16, 2025

Citation

A25089248

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