The Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not result in total occupational and social impairment, resulting in a denial of a rating in excess of 70 percent. From May 16, 2019 to October 1, 2021, the issue of TDIU was moot as he had a maximum schedular rating (100%). From October 1, 2021 onwards, TDIU was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to consistent occupational and social impairment. The issue of TDIU from May 16, 2019 to October 1, 2021 was moot as he had a maximum schedular rating (100%). From October 1, 2021 onwards, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the criteria for TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Prostate Cancer, Bilateral Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Superficial shell fragment wound (SFW) scar on dorsum of right hand, Erectile Dysfunction associated with prostate cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 7, 2023
- Citation
- 23027030
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as the evidence shows a current diagnosis of PTSD, an in-service stressor, and a medical link between the two.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50% since March 23, 2004. The Board found that a higher rating is not warranted prior to February 15, 2005 due to the severity of his symptoms and their impact on his social and occupational functioning.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and any acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current mental health conditions and his military service.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.
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