Service connection was established for PTSD and a noncompensable rating was assigned.,A compensable rating of 50 percent for PTSD was granted effective August 31, 2010.,The Veteran's fractured 2nd toe, right foot received a noncompensable rating prior to February 12, 2013 and a 10 percent rating thereafter.,A TDIU was granted effective January 29, 2013.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, and difficulty establishing and maintaining work relationships.,The fractured 2nd toe, right foot was productive of no more than a mild injury prior to February 12, 2013 and a moderate injury thereafter.,Service connection for the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been established. The noncompensable rating reflects the Veteran's Level II auditory acuity in both ears.,The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, and difficulty establishing and maintaining work relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- shrapnel wound, cervical spine condition, peripheral neuropathy of the upper left extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the upper right extremity, bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, fractured 2nd toe, right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2015
- Citation
- 1550934
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Related decisions
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and a ruptured right ear drum was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.
- Granted
The Board of Veterans' Appeals has granted service connection for PTSD and Mood Disorders, both presumed conditions under the PACT Act.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was noted upon entry into active duty service and did not increase in severity during service. Therefore, it denied his claim for service connection.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, migraine headaches, and PTSD due to additional development of records and examination.
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