Partly granted
The veteran was granted a 70% rating for PTSD from March 9, 2016, to August 20, 2023, and TDIU due to PTSD. The effective date for SMC housebound benefits was set to September 11, 2018, and for diabetic dermopathy to July 29, 2014. Issues regarding the initial rating for diabetic dermopathy and higher rating for left knee disability were remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's occupational and social impairment due to PTSD and the criteria set forth in the Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), diabetic dermopathy, left knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25000248
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