The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70% rating, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran's tension headaches are granted at a 30% rating, effective from June 13, 2019. The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy of the external cutaneous nerve and posterior tibial nerves is granted at a 70% rating, effective March 26, 2020. The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD meets the criteria for a 70% rating based on occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. His tension headaches meet the criteria for a 30% rating due to characteristic prostrating attacks occurring once a month over several months. The right lower extremity radiculopathy of the external cutaneous nerve and posterior tibial nerves meets the criteria for a 70% rating based on moderate incomplete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Tension Headaches, Right Lower Extremity Posterior Tibial, External Popliteal, Internal Pupliteal and Sciatic Nerve Radiculopathy, Right Lower Extremity External Cutaneous Nerve Radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- August 7, 2024
- Citation
- A24044559
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- 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.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70% disability rating. The Veteran also met the criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.
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