VA Appeal

Apr 07, 2016

OUTCOME: The Veteran was awarded 100% for service connected disability

In 2013, a Gulf War Era Army veteran filed a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs which requested an increased rating for his PTSD which was previously evaluated at 50% disabling. This claim ... was denied by VA in 2014 on the basis that, "the treatment records showed ongoing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder; however they do not show an increase in symptoms." On Appeal, Williams argued that VA failed to provide an adequate analysis of the evidence. In addtion, Williams argued that the evidentiary record showed a level of disability that mirrored the criteria for a 100% rating. The VA ordered that the veteran submit to another Compensation & Pension (C&P) examination. Following the C&P and after reviewing the evidence presented on Appeal, the VA granted the veteran a 100% permanent disability rating for PTSD. The award of 100% results in a substantial increase in monthly VA disability compensation for the veteran.