Partly granted
The veteran's PTSD rating was not increased beyond 50%, but a 60% rating for NSTEMI with CAD was granted effective November 9, 2020. The veteran also qualified for TDIU benefits.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms not meeting the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) with coronary artery disease (CAD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25000576
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