The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder with major depressive disorder was initially rated at 50 percent, and later granted a higher rating of 70 percent effective May 25, 2000. The residuals of the shell fragment wound to the right lower extremity were rated as noncompensable, while the residuals of the gunshot wound to the right arm were also rated as noncompensable.
The deciding factor: The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder with major depressive disorder was found to cause significant occupational and social impairment starting from May 25, 2000, warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with Major Depressive Disorder, Residuals of Shell Fragment Wound to the Right Lower Extremity (Damage to Lateral Cutaneous Nerve), Residuals of Gunshot Wound to the Medial Surface of the Right Arm (Injury to Muscle Group V)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 25, 2003
- Citation
- 0305588
Veterans Law Judge
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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- Partly granted
The Board granted an effective date of May 27, 2022 for the award of a 100 percent rating for PTSD with major depressive disorder and basic eligibility to DEA based on permanent and total disability status.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with major depressive disorder was denied. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU was granted.
- Denied
The Veteran's PTSD with MDD resulted in occupational and social impairment prior to April 22, 2015 but not from that date onwards.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board has remanded for further development due to insufficient evidence regarding his symptoms and their impact on daily life.
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