The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and a disorder manifested by dizziness were denied as new and material evidence was not provided. The claim for PTSD with depressive disorder resulted in a 30% disability rating, effective from June 30, 2008. The claim for increased rating of bilateral pes planus remains unresolved.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD is currently productive of occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks due to symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, panic attacks (weekly or less often), chronic sleep impairment, and mild memory loss. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is manifested by weight bearing line over or medial to the great toe, and bilateral pain on manipulation at all times during the pendency of the appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD, Dizziness (manifested by)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 7, 2014
- Citation
- 1400331
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- Granted
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- 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.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that the Veteran meets the basic medical eligibility criteria for PCAFC benefits due to his need for personal care services based on symptoms or residuals of neurological or other impairment or injury. However, further clinical evaluation is needed to determine if participation in the program is in the Veteran's best interest.
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