A 70 percent evaluation for PTSD with MDD is granted.,An 80 percent evaluation prior to February 2, 2021, for partial complex seizure disorder is granted. An evaluation in excess of 80 percent beginning February 2, 2021, for partial complex seizure disorder is denied.,A compensable evaluation for cervical strain disability beginning May 27, 2013, is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD with MDD caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood.,For the entire appeal period prior to February 2, 2021, partial complex seizure disorder manifested as more than 10 minor seizures weekly. It did not manifest as one major seizure per month over the last year.,Prior to January 17, 2014, cervical strain with minimal spondylosis had the same findings as the January 17, 2014, VA examination.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Partial Complex Seizure Disorder, Cervical Strain Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 24, 2023
- Citation
- 23004371
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- Denied
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