The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective prior to and as of November 7, 1996. His residuals from a shell fragment wound to the left upper arm are rated at 20 percent. The initial rating for his right hand scar with ulnar nerve sensitivity remains at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as of November 7, 1996 due to his ability to maintain employment and occupational impairment that is not serious. His residuals from a shell fragment wound are moderately severe but do not warrant an increased rating. The initial rating for his right hand scar with ulnar nerve sensitivity remains at 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Residuals of a shell fragment wound to the left upper arm, Shell fragment wound scar to the right hand with ulnar nerve sensitivity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- May 23, 2002
- Citation
- 0205001
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for PTSD and dismissed his appeals regarding increased ratings for tinnitus and a right hand disability due to lack of timely filing of Notice of Disagreement.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent level, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal of the denial for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed because the issue was already under review through Higher-Level Review.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD renders him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a TDIU.
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