The veteran's service-connected post-gastric resection and post-traumatic stress disorder are currently rated at 30 percent each, resulting in a combined rating of 60 percent. The Board has determined that the veteran is not entitled to an increased evaluation for his post-gastric resection or TDIU benefits due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The veteran's PTSD and post-gastric resection are rated at their maximum allowable levels, with no additional disability found to bring the combined rating to 70 percent or more. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-gastric resection with gastric reflux and hiatus hernia, Post-traumatic stress disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 28, 2008
- Citation
- 0837140
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance since January 22, 2018. The Board has granted an effective date of January 22, 2018 for SMC based on aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's discharge from the PCAFC program was remanded due to incomplete file and inadequate medical opinion.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of individual unemployability (TDIU) is denied as he does not meet the schedular criteria for TDIU on a schedular basis, and there is no evidence to support an earlier effective date based on extraschedular considerations.
- Granted
The Veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is rated at 100 percent effective November 21, 2019, due to total occupational and social impairment.
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