The Veteran's PTSD with MDD is rated at 50 percent disabling since April 20, 2017. The other conditions have been rated appropriately based on their severity and impact on the Veteran.
The deciding factor: PTSD with MDD has caused significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a higher rating of 50% from April 20, 2017 onwards.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Allergic Rhinitis, Lumbar Spine Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) and Osteoarthropathy, Radiculopathy, Left Lower Extremity, Right Shoulder Degenerative Changes of the Acromioclavicular Joint
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 21, 2017
- Citation
- 1759628
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is currently rated as 10 percent disabling prior to September 16, 2024 and noncompensable thereafter. The Board found the evidence against finding that his condition met the criteria for a higher rating.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 6522.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the VA medical exams provided are inadequate for rating purposes and remands the case to obtain an adequate examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis. The Veteran is entitled to a higher disability rating for his service-connected allergic rhinitis.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted a TDIU effective August 13, 2024, based on his service-connected PTSD with MDD.
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