The Board has determined that an earlier effective date of May 14, 1991 for a 70% evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder is warranted. However, the claim for a total rating based on individual unemployability prior to September 26, 1995 remains unresolved.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that as of May 14, 1991, appellant's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder was more nearly reflective of severe social and industrial inadaptability, but his other service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment prior to this date.
- Claimed conditions
- post-traumatic stress disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 29, 2001
- Citation
- 0125447
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for post-traumatic stress disorder to provide her with another opportunity to attend a new VA mental health examination.
- Granted
The Board grants the appeal in full, granting service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.
- Dismissed
The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.
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