The Veteran's claim for increased rating of PTSD prior to August 22, 2017 was denied. From August 22, 2017 onwards, a higher rating than 70% for PTSD is also denied. The reduction from 100% to 30% in the rating for right thigh liposarcoma with minimal scar effective April 1, 2014 was upheld. Since September 9, 2015, TDIU has been granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating than 30% for PTSD prior to August 22, 2017 and above 70% after that date.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 23, 2019
- Citation
- 19131526
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
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