PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent prior to March 28, 2003 and increased to 50 percent from March 28, 2003 to July 19, 2003. A rating of 70 percent has been granted effective July 20, 2003.,The veteran's claim for a TDIU was denied in August 2002 and affirmed in November 2002. The current TDIU award is effective March 28, 2003.
The deciding factor: PTSD symptoms worsened to meet the criteria for a higher rating from July 20, 2003.
- Claimed conditions
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 24, 2004
- Citation
- 0431250
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for PTSD and dismissed his appeals regarding increased ratings for tinnitus and a right hand disability due to lack of timely filing of Notice of Disagreement.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent level, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal of the denial for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed because the issue was already under review through Higher-Level Review.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD renders him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a TDIU.
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