The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70% and his aortic valve replacement residuals are rated at 30%. Both conditions have been granted service connection, but the Veteran's appeal for higher ratings has been denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support an increase in disability rating beyond the current assigned ratings of 70% for PTSD and 30% for aortic valve replacement residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Aortic Valve Replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- April 2, 2019
- Citation
- 19124108
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to an unclear employment history and a pre-decisional duty to assist error.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of July 12, 2022, for a 70 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for specially adapted housing was denied as he does not meet the criteria due to his ability to independently ambulate with the use of braces.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew the appeal, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review the appeal.
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