Denied
The Board denied an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder and anxious distress, finding the Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas as required for a higher 70 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 9411.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD, Major depressive disorder, Anxious distress
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25092227
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