The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,For his residuals of a nose injury (including headaches), the Veteran is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's service-connected deviated nasal septum is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,External hemorrhoids are currently noncompensable, and the Board finds no basis to grant a compensable disability rating.,For his peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, the Veteran is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,For his peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, the Veteran is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,For his peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, the Veteran is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,For his peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, the Veteran is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD symptoms are described as mild, including depressed mood, hyperstartle response, slight anxiety, military-related nightmares, and irritability. The current evaluation of 10% adequately reflects these symptoms.,The Veteran's residuals of a nose injury (including headaches) are manifested by migraine headaches with no more than characteristic prostrating attacks averaging one in 2 months over the last several months. The current evaluation of 10% adequately reflects these symptoms.,The Veteran's deviated nasal septum is manifested by no more than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides and no nasal polyps. The current evaluation of 10% adequately reflects these symptoms.,External hemorrhoids are currently noncompensable, as they do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7336. There is no basis to grant a higher rating.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity is manifested by numbness, tingling, and pain. The current evaluation of 10% adequately reflects these symptoms.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity is manifested by numbness, tingling, burning, and pain. The current evaluation of 10% adequately reflects these symptoms.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity is manifested by numbness, tingling, and pain. The current evaluation of 10% adequately reflects these symptoms.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity is manifested by numbness, tingling, burning, and pain. The current evaluation of 10% adequately reflects these symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD, residuals of a nose injury (including headaches), deviated nasal septum, external hemorrhoids, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 4, 2011
- Citation
- 1137389
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- Granted
The Board of Veterans' Appeals has granted service connection for PTSD and Mood Disorders, both presumed conditions under the PACT Act.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.
- Partly granted
The Board has not made a final determination on the claims of service connection for inguinal hernia, PTSD, joint pain, fibromyalgia, left knee disability, right knee disability, tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disability, sleep disorder, IBS, and headaches. The claims are remanded to obtain additional evidence and determine if these conditions are related to service.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD was granted with an initial evaluation of 50 percent, effective September 24, 2007. The appeal regarding the heart condition and sleep disorder is denied. The Veteran's hearing loss prior to August 24, 2015, warrants a 20 percent rating.
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