The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for his acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as post-traumatic stress disorder with anxiety (PTSD), was denied. The Board found that the Veteran’s symptoms did not warrant a higher rating than 50 percent. His claim for TDIU was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, which would be required for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with Anxiety
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- July 20, 2020
- Citation
- 20048461
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to evaluate the current severity of his PTSD with anxiety and his employability.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's character of discharge does not constitute a bar to VA benefits. The Veteran served in Vietnam and was diagnosed with type II diabetes mellitus and PTSD with anxiety. Service connection is granted for these conditions.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable error in the initial denial of service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and that the veteran did not submit a claim within one year of her discharge from service.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD with anxiety warrants a 70 percent disability rating, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.
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