The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including post-traumatic stress disorder and nightmare disorder, is found to be related to his service in mortuary affairs. Service connection for these conditions has been granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined that the Veteran’s PTSD and nightmare disorder were incurred as a result of his rotation in mortuary affairs during service.
- Claimed conditions
- post-traumatic stress disorder, nightmare disorder
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 6, 2019
- Citation
- 19160611
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board denied a 70 percent rating for nightmare disorder prior to June 12, 2024, and remanded the issues of an increased rating for nightmare disorder, entitlement to TDIU prior to June 12, 2024, and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance or housebound status.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for post-traumatic stress disorder to provide her with another opportunity to attend a new VA mental health examination.
- Granted
The Board grants the appeal in full, granting service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.
- Granted
The Board granted an initial increased rating of 10 percent for the Veteran's nightmare disorder, as the symptoms more closely approximate mild or transient symptoms which decrease work efficiency and ability to perform occupational tasks only during periods of significant stress.
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