The Veteran's PTSD with depression was granted an initial rating of 50 percent prior to November 1, 2011. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy were granted increased ratings since November 1, 2011. Service connection for left shoulder arthritis was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the initial rating of 50 percent for PTSD with depression prior to November 1, 2011, based on symptoms such as impaired short-term memory and difficulty establishing effective relationships. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, required a restricted diet and one or more daily insulin injections since November 1, 2011, warranting an increased rating of 50 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression, Diabetes Mellitus, Type II, Left Upper Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Right Upper Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Shoulder Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 1, 2019
- Citation
- 19182725
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Granted
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