The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since September 27, 2014. The Veteran's headaches are rated at 50 percent since June 17, 2019. The Veteran's tinnitus is rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The severity of the Veteran's PTSD symptoms more closely approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas (occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity).
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Post-traumatic headaches, Tinnitus, Left lower extremity compartment syndrome, Right lower extremity compartment syndrome, Tinea versicolor on torso and upper arms, Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), Allergic rhinitis, Exercise-induced asthma, Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), Hypertension, Traumatic brain injury (TBI), Periodic limb movement sleep disorder, Left temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- July 27, 2023
- Citation
- 23040944
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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