The veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent, effective May 5, 2000. The RO granted a 20 percent rating for his service-connected residuals of a SFW to the right (major) hand on that same date. His claim for a compensable rating for the service-connected residuals of a SFW to the right posterior thigh was denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 9411 due to his symptoms including flattened affect, impaired judgment, disturbances of motivation and mood, and difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships. The RO denied a compensable rating for the service-connected residuals of a SFW to the right posterior thigh as there is no evidence showing that these residuals produce more than slight impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 21, 2002
- Citation
- 0214687
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- 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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