The Veteran's service connection for PTSD was granted, while claims for increased ratings for right and left bunionectomies were denied. The Board remanded the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and erectile dysfunction for further development.
The deciding factor: PTSD was diagnosed based on a verified in-service stressor; no higher rating is warranted for the foot disabilities due to lack of evidence supporting moderate severity or other criteria for increased ratings under applicable codes.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD, chronic fatigue syndrome, erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 25, 2009
- Citation
- 0906907
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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