The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and the Board denied an increased rating. The Veteran was also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas or total occupational and social impairment due to PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Lumbar Strain, Bilateral Plantar Fasciitis, Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Right Foot Injury Status Post Calcaneal Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 19, 2019
- Citation
- 19186444
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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- Partly granted
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for a 20 percent rating for lumbosacral strain.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Partly granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another since September 30, 2020.
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