The veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective from September 11, 2006. The diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, cataract, tinea cruris, and bilateral upper extremity and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is rated at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's PTSD meets the criteria for a 70 percent rating effective from September 11, 2006. The diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, cataract, tinea cruris, and bilateral upper extremity and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is rated at 20 percent as it does not meet the criteria for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 7, 2007
- Citation
- 0738393
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for PTSD and dismissed his appeals regarding increased ratings for tinnitus and a right hand disability due to lack of timely filing of Notice of Disagreement.
- Granted
The Veteran's appeal was granted for various disabilities, including service connection for depressive disorder and increased evaluations for diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting multiple nerve groups. A SMC based on need for aid and attendance was also awarded.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent level, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal of the denial for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed because the issue was already under review through Higher-Level Review.
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