The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD was denied, with the Board finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher than 50 percent or 70 percent disability rating prior to and after July 9, 2019, respectively.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU was granted as he met the schedular requirements and demonstrated that his service-connected disabilities precluded him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s PTSD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, with the Board finding that they were consistent with a 50 percent or 70 percent disability rating.,The Veteran's combined rating of at least 70 percent due to his service-connected disabilities met the schedular requirements for TDIU. The Board also found that he was unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Prostate Cancer with Hypogonadism, Diabetes Mellitus, Erectile Dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 15, 2019
- Citation
- 19178359
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 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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