The Board denied the veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 50 percent for anxiety with PTSD and service connection for herpes zoster Ramsay Hunt syndrome. The claim for TDIU was deferred pending completion of development.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an increased rating for anxiety with PTSD, as the symptoms were no more than moderate and did not meet criteria for higher ratings. Service connection for herpes zoster Ramsay Hunt syndrome could not be established due to lack of competent evidence linking it to service or a service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- anxiety with PTSD, herpes zoster Ramsay Hunt syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 27, 2003
- Citation
- 0321448
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of August 27, 2001, for the grant of service connection for anxiety with PTSD has been granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has ordered additional development to address the claims for service connection for herpes zoster Ramsay Hunt syndrome and spondylolisthesis and spondylosis, as well as the TDIU claim. The veteran's current medical records will be reviewed, and he will be provided with appropriate notice regarding his rights under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.
- Denied
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected coronary artery disease, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of his condition.
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