The Veteran's PTSD, low back disability, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, epididymitis, and malaria are all rated at the lowest possible levels due to lack of evidence supporting higher ratings. The Veteran's PTSD is rated as 50 percent disabling, but his other conditions do not warrant higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 9411 because it does not result in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The other disabilities are rated at their lowest possible levels as there is no evidence of more severe impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- dizziness, temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), low back disability, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, epididymitis, malaria
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 1, 2011
- Citation
- 1104001
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