Partly granted
The veteran's PTSD with persistent depressive disorder is service-connected at 70% from March 6, 2020. The veteran's hypertension rating increased to 10% from April 9, 2017. Increased ratings for atrial fibrillation, kidney cancer residuals, and squamous cell carcinoma were denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the veteran's symptoms and their impact on occupational and social functioning.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with persistent depressive disorder with pure dysthymic syndrome, hypertension, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, residuals of kidney cancer and status post (s/p) left nephrectomy, squamous cell carcinoma right hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25007695
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