The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and migraine headaches, as well as a TDIU rating, were denied. The evidence did not support the need for higher disability ratings based on the severity of his service-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran’s PTSD was not manifested by total social and occupational impairment, and his migraine headaches did not meet the criteria for a 10% rating due to characteristic prostrating attacks. The combined disability rating met the threshold requirement for TDIU but the claim was denied as one of the service-connected disabilities (PTSD) did not meet the required percentage under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Migraine Headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 23, 2019
- Citation
- 19196011
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Granted
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- 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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