The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and remanded the issue of entitlement to total disability based on individual unemployability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not cause total social and occupational impairment during the period on appeal, as she maintained close relationships with her children and engaged in activities such as caring for her stepfather and traveling with family members. The evidence does not support a 100 percent rating for total social and occupational impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25089435
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