The Board has granted service connection for PTSD due to a pre-existing condition aggravated by in-service sexual harassment. Service connection for Major Depressive Disorder is denied as there is no evidence linking the disorder to service or any service-connected disability.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted for PTSD based on a finding that it was aggravated by in-service sexual harassment, which is considered a presumptive basis of service connection under VA regulations. Service connection for Major Depressive Disorder was denied due to lack of evidence linking the disorder to service or any service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depressive Disorder
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 28, 2006
- Citation
- 0622347
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran was granted a disability rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder, effective October 24, 2017. The Board also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability due to the need for a more comprehensive medical examination and opinion.
- 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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