The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder was denied. Claims for increased ratings for facet arthritis and degenerative disc disease, thoracolumbar spine with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), and cervical spine strain with degenerative changes, C5-C6, C6-C7 with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) were also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claims for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder. The criteria for increased ratings were not met as there was no unfavorable ankylosis of the spine in any period on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder, facet arthritis and degenerative disc disease, thoracolumbar spine with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), cervical spine strain with degenerative changes, C5-C6, C6-C7 with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 24, 2018
- Citation
- 18144166
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What this means for you
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status due to her service-connected disabilities not meeting the criteria.
- Dismissed
The appeal of the proposed effective date for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder was dismissed as a matter of law.
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