The veteran's PTSD warrants a rating of 100 percent.,An effective date prior to March 25, 1992 for the 30 percent rating for chloracne is not warranted.,There is no clear and unmistakable error in the December 1971 rating decision regarding sebaceous cysts.
The deciding factor: The veteran's PTSD manifests with total occupational and social impairment, including symptoms such as depression, intrusive thoughts, avoidant behavior, insomnia, nightmares, isolation, poor memory and concentration, and inability to deal with work-related stress.,There is no evidence of an increase in the service-connected chloracne prior to March 25, 1992. The veteran's claim for a higher rating was received on that date.,The veteran has not provided persuasive reasons or identified any misapplication of law or fact regarding the December 1971 decision.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Chloracne
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 21, 2000
- Citation
- 0030366
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- 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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