The Veteran's PTSD was granted a temporary total rating from November 20, 2007 until January 1, 2008. The RO increased the evaluation for PTSD to 70 percent effective January 1, 2008. A compensable rating of 20 percent for bilateral hearing loss is granted as of January 31, 2007. No new and material evidence was presented to reopen a claim for postoperative residuals of internal and external hemorrhoids and anal skin tags.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity from November 20, 2007 onwards, warranting the increased rating. Bilateral hearing loss was found to be at least as likely as not due to service-connected hemorrhoids. The postoperative residuals of internal and external hemorrhoids and anal skin tags did not meet criteria for a compensable evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bilateral Hearing Loss, Postoperative Residuals of Internal and External Hemorrhoids and Anal Skin Tags
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 29, 2010
- Citation
- 1004496
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, finding the appellant's symptoms did not more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD due to an inadequate medical opinion.
- Granted
The Board granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD and a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of February 21, 2007, for the award of service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder with anxious distress.
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