The Veteran's petition to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for arthritis of both feet is granted. The initial rating for PTSD with depressive disorder NOS remains at 50 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, as they were consistent with a 50 percent rating and caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
- Claimed conditions
- arthritis of both feet, PTSD with depressive disorder NOS
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- February 17, 2021
- Citation
- 21008668
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