The Veteran's appeal was denied as his claims for increased ratings for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and TDIU were not supported by the evidence of record. The claim to reopen a previously denied left ankle disorder was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable rating codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 20, 2015
- Citation
- 1502627
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, previously rated as unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, is currently rated at 30 percent. The Board found the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating due to occasional decreases in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA benefits are being remanded due to the need to consider new evidence and assess his current occupational capacity.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right shoulder disorder. The claims for back and left foot disorders are remanded, as is the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied service connection for right knee disorder and remanded the claim for acquired psychiatric disorder (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder). The denial of right knee disorder is due to lack of evidence linking it to service or a service-connected condition. The PTSD claim requires further examination as there are conflicting opinions regarding its etiology.
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