The veteran's PTSD disability was rated at 70 percent, and the VA determined that he could not secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected PTSD. The cardiac disorder claim for secondary service connection was denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's PTSD resulted in total occupational and social impairment, rendering him incapable of securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Cardiac Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- July 17, 2003
- Citation
- 0316233
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What this means for you
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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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