The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to physical and mental impairments, which has been granted for special monthly compensation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD, shoulder injuries, back issues, knee problems, and hearing loss, make it necessary for him to have regular aid and assistance from another person.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bilateral shoulder rotator cuff tear with synovitis, lumbar disc disease, radiculopathy of the left upper and lower extremities, bilateral knee patellofemoral syndrome with medial meniscus tear and degenerative joint disease, cervical spine disc disease, plantar fasciitis, tinnitus, carpal tunnel syndrome left wrist, left elbow strain, left wrist sprain, hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 30, 2018
- Citation
- 18154800
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and PTSD. The Veteran will be asked to provide additional medical records and undergo a VA examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, arthritis, and memory loss. The decision found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
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