The Board found that a 70 percent initial evaluation was warranted for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas of his life.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's symptoms, including flashbacks, nightmares, anger outbursts, and difficulties adapting to stressful circumstances.
- Claimed conditions
- tinea pedis, atrophy of the testes, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- March 12, 2009
- Citation
- 0909285
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for tinea pedis and dismissed the claims for tinnitus, multiple sclerosis, neck condition, and low back condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for PTSD to be readjudicated on the merits due to new and relevant evidence.
- Partly granted
The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied, except for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss disability which were granted. The veteran was also granted service connection for hypertension.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a bilateral foot disability to obtain further development, including adequate VA examinations and opinions.
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