The veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated at 10 percent and he does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. His TDIU claim was denied as his combined disability evaluation of 10 percent does not meet the schedular requirements, and there is no evidence that his service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The veteran's PTSD causes occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency but generally functions satisfactorily. His combined disability evaluation of 10 percent does not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU claim, as he has other service-connected disabilities (bilateral inguinal hernia) that do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 28, 2000
- Citation
- 0002229
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent rating prior to March 7, 2022, while other claims were denied.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and GAD, as well as tinnitus.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, as it needs a medical opinion addressing the nature and etiology of the condition prior to October 16, 2023.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.
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