Service connection for hypertension was granted. For PTSD, a 70% rating is granted from October 15, 2003 to March 17, 2004 and a 100% rating is granted since March 18, 2004.,The veteran's PTSD did not meet the criteria for a 70% evaluation between December 22, 2000 and October 15, 2003. Between October 16, 2003 to March 17, 2004, the veteran's PTSD met the criteria for a 70% rating.,Since March 18, 2004, the veteran's PTSD has been productive of total occupational and social impairment.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners determined that the veteran's PTSD had caused significant functional impairment since at least October 15, 2003.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertensive vascular disease, post traumatic stress disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- July 27, 2007
- Citation
- 0723044
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for hypertensive vascular disease, concussion, diabetes mellitus, seizure disability, bilateral pes planus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (alcohol use disorder in sustained remission and PTSD). The effective date for hypertension was denied as the Veteran's claim was received within one year of the PACT Act.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service-connected and non-service-connected conditions, with some issues being remanded for further evaluation. The primary issue is the need to determine if additional evaluations are warranted for various disabilities.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted a TDIU based on his combined service-connected disabilities, including back disability, migraines, and depression. The decision finds the Veteran unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal of service connection for hypertensive vascular disease due to untimely filing. The 20% rating for back disability was reinstated, but the appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is remanded.
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