The veteran's PTSD and myositis ossificans of the right thigh are currently rated at their maximum levels, with no further increase in ratings being granted. The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The veteran's PTSD is evaluated as 50 percent disabling, which is already at its highest level under the current rating criteria. His myositis ossificans of the right thigh is also rated at 10 percent, with no further increase possible given the severity and nature of his symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Myositis Ossificans of the Right Thigh
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- August 23, 2000
- Citation
- 0022247
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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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