The Veteran's Alzheimer's disease is not found to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The Board also determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound.
The deciding factor: The March 2010 VA examiner concluded that the Veteran's Alzheimer's disease was not aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, and there is no evidence in the record to support this contention. The Board also found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Alzheimer's disease, PTSD, degenerative joint disease of the left knee, right total knee arthroplasty, arthritis of the right hip associated with residuals of a gunshot wound of the anterior muscles at the ankle of the right leg, residuals of a gunshot wound in the anterior muscles at the right leg, residuals of a gunshot wound scarring of the right chin
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- September 29, 2010
- Citation
- 1036971
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- Granted
The Board of Veterans' Appeals has granted service connection for PTSD and Mood Disorders, both presumed conditions under the PACT Act.
- Partly granted
The Board has not made a final determination on the claims of service connection for inguinal hernia, PTSD, joint pain, fibromyalgia, left knee disability, right knee disability, tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disability, sleep disorder, IBS, and headaches. The claims are remanded to obtain additional evidence and determine if these conditions are related to service.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD was granted with an initial evaluation of 50 percent, effective September 24, 2007. The appeal regarding the heart condition and sleep disorder is denied. The Veteran's hearing loss prior to August 24, 2015, warrants a 20 percent rating.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals were dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The issues related to service connection for various conditions and disability ratings.
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