The Veteran's claims for GERD and sleep apnea were reopened due to new evidence. His PTSD claim was denied, but he is not seeking a higher rating as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 70% disability rating. The total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was also denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a 70% disability rating, as he has not demonstrated deficiencies in most areas of functioning and can control his symptoms with obsessional rituals.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- September 24, 2019
- Citation
- 19174291
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What this means for you
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