The veteran's PTSD with history of syncope and gastrointestinal problems is currently manifested by sleep disturbance, nightmares, anxiety, anger, impaired concentration, attentional deficits, recurrent dissociative or syncopal episodes, and an inability to be in crowds or perform tasks involving machinery. This results in virtual isolation in the community as well as a demonstrable inability to obtain or retain employment.
The deciding factor: The veteran's PTSD with history of syncope and gastrointestinal problems resulted in considerable impairment in social and industrial adaptability, warranting a 100 percent evaluation under the revised rating criteria effective November 7, 1996.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), History of Syncope, Gastrointestinal Complaints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- June 11, 2002
- Citation
- 0206116
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- Partly granted
The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent rating prior to March 7, 2022, while other claims were denied.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and GAD, as well as tinnitus.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, as it needs a medical opinion addressing the nature and etiology of the condition prior to October 16, 2023.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.
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