The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 were denied as there is no evidence of additional disability resulting from VA treatment in April and May of 2007.
The deciding factor: There was no competent evidence linking the claimed disabilities to the improper medical treatment provided by VA during the relevant period.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastric ulcer, Psychiatric disability (depression)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 20, 2018
- Citation
- 1810797
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and multiple nerve injuries, make it impossible for him to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted TDIU based on the combined effect of these conditions.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the aid and attendance of another person, warranting special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Veteran's GERD with gastric ulcer was granted an initial rating of 20 percent prior to October 3, 2013, and a 30 percent rating from October 3, 2013.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a 60 percent rating for the Veteran's gastrointestinal (GI) disability beginning May 28, 2013, but denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent prior to that date.
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