The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder, migraine headaches, back disability, left knee limitation of flexion, left shin splints, GERD, nephrolithiasis, PFB, and ED are all rated at the maximum available rating (50%) for each condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder most closely aligned with a 50% rating reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with unspecified depressive disorder, Migraine headaches with dizziness, Degenerative disk disease of the lumbosacral spine (back disability), Left knee limitation of flexion, Left shin splints, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Nephrolithiasis, Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 12, 2024
- Citation
- A24083195
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What this means for you
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