The veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, and his low back disorder is service-connected as secondary to a right foot drop disability. The effective date for these ratings has not been specified.
The deciding factor: PTSD symptoms have resulted in significant occupational impairment and severe social impairment, warranting the highest available rating of 70 percent. The low back disorder was found to be aggravated by his service-connected right foot drop disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Low Back Disorder
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- June 28, 2002
- Citation
- 0207031
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- Partly granted
The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent rating prior to March 7, 2022, while other claims were denied.
- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, as it needs a medical opinion addressing the nature and etiology of the condition prior to October 16, 2023.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.
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