The veteran's PTSD and IBS were initially awarded with initial disability ratings of 10 percent, which were subsequently increased to 50 percent for PTSD and 30 percent for IBS effective October 7, 2005.

The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran's symptoms did not warrant higher ratings prior to October 7, 2005, but they have been consistent with a 30 percent rating since then.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)","issues_on_appeal":["Entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for PTSD, prior to October 7, 2005.","Entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD since October 7, 2005."]}, {"condition_name":"Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)","issues_on_appeal":["Entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for IBS, prior to October 7, 2005.","Entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for IBS since October 7, 2005."]}

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

May 4, 2006

Citation

0613065

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