The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, as a manifestation of his service-connected multiple sclerosis, is granted an increased rating to 70 percent. Separate compensable ratings are assigned for sleep disturbance and right arm sensory changes as manifestations of the service-connected multiple sclerosis. The Veteran also receives special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, which includes depression, dementia, anxiety, and adjustment disorder, is rated at 70 percent under Diagnostic Code 9411 due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. The Veteran uses a CPAP machine for his sleep disturbance, warranting a separate compensable rating as a manifestation of the service-connected multiple sclerosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Psychiatric Disorder (depression, dementia, anxiety and adjustment disorder), Sinusitis, Sleep Disturbance, Dysphagia, Right Arm Sensory Changes, Voiding Dysfunction, Erectile Dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 14, 2021
- Citation
- A21019831
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining records of the Appellant's reserve component service and conducting a VA examination to determine if her multiple sclerosis is related to service.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected major depressive disorder, and thus grants service connection for this condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for a VA examination.
- Granted
The Veteran's sinusitis is currently rated at a noncompensable evaluation. The Board has granted a 30 percent evaluation for sinusitis as of February 19, 2021, based on the number and duration of incapacitating episodes requiring antibiotic treatment.
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