The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was denied. The Veteran's claims for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance or because of being permanently housebound were granted from September 10, 2019. Increased ratings for right knee osteoarthritis and left knee osteoarthritis were not granted. An initial 20 percent disability rating for right leg limitation of extension was granted with an effective date of December 20, 2017. Earlier effective dates for the grant of a 20 percent evaluation for both right and left leg limitations of extension were also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection as his claimed acquired psychiatric disorder was not shown to be related to his military service. For the period prior to September 10, 2019, he did not need aid and attendance or live in a housebound condition. From September 10, 2019 onwards, he needed aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 25, 2020
- Citation
- 20056106
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