The Veteran's PTSD with dysthymia was rated at 30 percent from February 12, 2003, to April 15, 2004, and increased to 50 percent since April 16, 2004. The low back disability remained at 10 percent until September 14, 2006, when it was increased to 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of symptoms and their impact on daily functioning as described in the medical records and statements from the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with dysthymia, Low back disability (residuals of a back injury with degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 17, 2009
- Citation
- 0909793
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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