The veteran's PTSD with dysthymia is shown to be productive of a disability picture that more nearly approximates that of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examination report and outpatient/emergency room records reflect symptoms consistent with a 50 percent rating under the applicable code for PTSD with dysthymia.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Dysthymia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 29, 2007
- Citation
- 0702517
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- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD with dysthymia is rated at 70 percent, the highest schedular rating available. The effective date for service connection remains August 20, 2003.
- Granted
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- 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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