The Board denied service connection for Diabetes Mellitus Type II and a rating in excess of 50 percent for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of DMII, and the record does not contain a recent diagnosis of disability prior to filing the claim. For PTSD, the Board found that the Veteran's symptoms resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus Type II at any point pertinent to the pendency of his claim, as he had impaired fasting glucose which was not considered a disability. For PTSD, the Board found that while the Veteran experienced symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating, these were consistent with a 50% rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 18, 2019
- Citation
- 19104729
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