The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD, lumbar spine disability, and lumbar spine scars prior to certain dates but granted a noncompensable rating for moderate paralysis of the external cutaneous nerve of the thigh of the right lower extremity.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity or worse for PTSD prior to August 15, 2022; similar findings were made regarding the lumbar spine disability since September 1, 2017. However, moderate paralysis of the external cutaneous nerve of the thigh was found to be caused by the service-connected lumbar spine disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder with depressive disorder and alcohol dependence (PTSD), Lumbar spine disability, Moderate paralysis of the external cutaneous nerve of the thigh of the right lower extremity, Linear scars head to toe (lumbar spine scars)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 3, 2024
- Citation
- 24000290
What this means for you
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