The veteran's original rating for PTSD with major depression was granted at 30 percent effective March 29, 1996. The RO increased the evaluation to 50 percent on and after December 16, 2000.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that prior to November 1996, only earlier criteria for rating PTSD with major depression were applicable, while subsequent to November 1996, the pre-November 1996 criteria were more favorable to the appellant. Since January 9, 1999, the veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depression has been manifested by symptoms consistent at a level of disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with Major Depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 27, 2001
- Citation
- 0117159
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- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD symptoms, including intrusive thoughts, nightmares, and anger issues, have resulted in reduced reliability and productivity. The Board has granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD prior to February 8, 2016.
- Granted
The Veteran's hypertension is proximately due to his service-connected PTSD with major depression, and the Board finds service connection for hypertension is warranted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to evaluate the current severity of his PTSD and determine whether his hypertension is caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. The issue of entitlement to TDIU will be deferred pending the adjudication of the other two issues.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD with major depression warrants a 70 percent disability rating, effective as of April 28, 2006.
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