The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to lack of total social and occupational impairment.,Service connection for plantar fasciitis and sleep apnea are both denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to service or a service-connected disability.,The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 70 percent, which reflects the severity of his mental health issues.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s PTSD does not result in total social and occupational impairment as required for a higher rating. The evidence shows intermittent periods of anger but no other symptoms indicative of such impairment.,There is no evidence linking plantar fasciitis or sleep apnea to service or a service-connected disability, and the Veteran has not provided credible medical evidence to support these claims.,The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 70 percent based on their impact on his occupational and social functioning.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Plantar Fasciitis, Sleep Apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 31, 2019
- Citation
- A19002423
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD due to an inadequate medical opinion.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of February 21, 2007, for the award of service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder with anxious distress.
- Granted
The Board granted a rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), as the Veteran's symptoms most nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
- Granted
The Board granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD and a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.
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