The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and duodenal ulcer with dumping syndrome were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating than what was already assigned.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show that the Veteran's conditions warranted a higher rating based on their severity or impact on his daily life.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Duodenal Ulcer with Dumping Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- June 30, 2010
- Citation
- 1024469
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What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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