The veteran's PTSD and lumbar spine fracture are service-connected, but the RO has already granted a 60% evaluation for his lumbar spine fracture. The claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is denied. The effective date for TDIU benefits remains at September 18, 1998.
The deciding factor: The veteran's PTSD and lumbar spine fracture are service-connected, but the RO has already granted a 60% evaluation for his lumbar spine fracture, which meets the criteria under Diagnostic Code 5293. The claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Lumbar Spine Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- February 5, 2003
- Citation
- 0302267
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- Granted
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