The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent and his four types of diabetic peripheral neuropathy are each rated at 10 percent. The RO granted separate ratings for the right and left lower extremities, as well as the right and left upper extremities.,TDIU was denied due to the Veteran having multiple service-connected disabilities that do not render him unemployable.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent based on his symptoms of avoidance, anger outbursts, nightmares, and occasional suicidal ideation. The RO found these symptoms congruent with a 50 percent rating.,Diabetic peripheral neuropathy was found to be compensably disabling in the right lower extremity as of May 2, 2006, and similarly for the left lower extremity. Separate ratings were assigned for each extremity.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Left Lower Extremity, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Right Lower Extremity, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Left Upper Extremity, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Right Upper Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- February 19, 2010
- Citation
- 1006333
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- 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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