The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his residuals of head trauma with post-traumatic encephalopathy, as the evidence did not show that the condition warranted a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran’s symptoms, while significant, did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating under Diagnostic Code 9304 (for traumatic brain injury and post-concussion syndromes).
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Encephalopathy, Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 4, 2005
- Citation
- 0502818
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and panic disorder, finding the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Partly granted
The Board granted an initial increased rating of 50 percent for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability from March 8, 2010, to May 19, 2014, and denied a higher rating thereafter.
- Granted
The Board granted an initial evaluation of 50 percent for PTSD and panic disorder, as the Veteran's symptoms caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including GAD, MDD, unspecified depressive disorder, and panic disorder.
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