Partly granted
The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 70% starting July 8, 2020. The veteran's bilateral foot disorder rating was increased to 30% starting September 26, 2016. All other claims were denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of symptoms and their impact on occupational and social functioning as documented in medical records.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bilateral foot disorder, cervical spine disorder, asthma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 15, 2025
- Citation
- 25000498
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