The Veteran's PTSD and traumatic brain injury residuals have been rated at 70 percent, which is the highest rating available under the applicable diagnostic codes. The irritable bowel syndrome has also received a 30 percent rating since July 15, 2013, but no higher ratings are warranted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD and traumatic brain injury residuals have not caused total occupational and social impairment as required for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes. The irritable bowel syndrome has been rated at its highest allowable level since July 15, 2013.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 13, 2017
- Citation
- 1721398
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