The veteran's PTSD is rated at the highest possible level of 100 percent, his right knee disability at 40 percent, and his right ankle disability remains at its initial assigned rating of 20 percent.
The deciding factor: PTSD symptoms include severe impairment in thought processes, communication, and social functioning, warranting a 100% evaluation. Right knee and ankle disabilities are rated based on their current severity as per the applicable VA rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Right Knee Disability, Right Ankle Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- August 7, 2002
- Citation
- 0209310
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What this means for you
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- Partly granted
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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.
- Partly granted
The Board granted increased ratings for the Veteran's left and right knee disabilities, including separate ratings for instability and meniscal conditions, but denied higher ratings for flexion limitations in both knees. The Board also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to December 1, 2021.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and GAD, as well as tinnitus.
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