The Board denied increased disability ratings for PTSD, bilateral plantar fasciitis and pes planus, TBI, right shoulder strain, SLAP, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity associated with degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for higher ratings as his PTSD was manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, while other conditions were rated at their maximum allowable levels under the rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bilateral Plantar Fasciitis and Bilateral Pes Planus, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Right Shoulder Strain, SLAP, Degenerative Arthritis of the Lumbar Spine, Radiculopathy of the Right Lower Extremity Associated with Degenerative Arthritis of the Lumbar Spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 6, 2024
- Citation
- A24072137
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD due to an inadequate medical opinion.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of February 21, 2007, for the award of service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder with anxious distress.
- Granted
The Board granted a rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), as the Veteran's symptoms most nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
- Granted
The Board granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD and a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.
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