The Board granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD with TBI since July 14, 2012, and denied an increased rating in excess of 70 percent from October 22, 2011, to July 14, 2012. The left foot pes planus claims were remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD symptoms during the relevant periods did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, but his symptoms since July 14, 2012, warranted a 100 percent rating due to total occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD with traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2024
- Citation
- 24032633
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on a higher level of aid and attendance for PTSD with traumatic brain injury, but dismissed the claim for an earlier effective date prior to October 20, 2023.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a higher rating for PTSD with TBI and a TDIU due to further development needed, including obtaining additional medical records and clarifying the Veteran's employment history.
- Partly granted
The Board granted restoration of the 20 percent rating for status post compression fracture T-12 and lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, effective April 24, 2018, and restored the 10 percent rating for left hip strain affecting limitation of extension, also effective April 24, 2018. The Board denied an earlier effective date for a 10 percent rating for right knee osteoarthritis.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
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