The veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity was granted a 30 percent rating effective June 20, 2018. The other issues remain in appellate status.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the appellant’s nightmare disorder was at least as likely as not related to his in-service traumatic experiences and his experience of being shot in 1996.
- Claimed conditions
- nightmare disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 4, 2021
- Citation
- 21000191
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's sleep apnea is being remanded for a new medical opinion to determine if it is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his service-connected unspecified depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and nightmare disorder.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected nightmare disorder is now rated at 70 percent from May 6, 2025. Prior to that date, the rating remains at 30 percent.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as nightmare disorder, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is causally linked to his reported in-service experiences. The decision also grants service connection for bilateral hearing loss.
- Whole decision: 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.
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