The veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and asbestosis, as well as a TDIU claim were denied by the Board. The initial rating for PTSD remains at 10 percent, while the asbestosis rating was changed from noncompensable to 30 percent effective April 26, 2005.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes. The Board found that his PTSD symptoms were mild and did not significantly impair his occupational functioning. For asbestosis, the FVC levels prior to April 26, 2005 supported a noncompensable rating, but after this date, the FVC level of 72% met the criteria for a 30 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Asbestosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 16, 2006
- Citation
- 0614303
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What this means for you
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