The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 30 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder from November 23, 1992. The veteran's claim for a higher rating is denied. An effective date prior to March 18, 1998, for the 50 percent disability evaluation for PTSD is granted. The veteran's total unemployability due to his service-connected disorders is not met.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not meet the criteria for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder from November 23, 1992.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Chronic Diarrhea, Postoperative Residuals of Anal Fistula and Hemorrhoidectomy
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- April 27, 2001
- Citation
- 0112131
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