The VA denied the veteran's claims for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and entitlement to a TDIU, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to participate or maintain substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected conditions, when combined with his educational attainment and occupational experience, did not render him unable to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Multiple Right Shoulder Posterior Dislocations, Tinea Cruris Dermatitis, Right Middle Finger Fracture, and Laceration of Vortex of the Scalp
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2001
- Citation
- 0124663
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Partly granted
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was granted a rating of 100 percent, and service connection for migraines secondary to PTSD was also granted. The other issues were remanded.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.
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