The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with recurrent major depressive disorder and panic disorder without agoraphobia resulted in loss of use of a creative organ, leading to the grant of special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ. The issues of entitlement to an increased rating for HPV and TDIU are remanded due to lack of clarity regarding the relationship between service-connected conditions and treatment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD with recurrent major depressive disorder and panic disorder without agoraphobia resulted in sexual dysfunction, leading to loss of use of a creative organ (female sexual arousal disorder).
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with recurrent major depressive disorder and panic disorder without agoraphobia, Genital warts (HPV), Female sexual arousal disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 17, 2023
- Citation
- 23039332
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions leave her in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for female sexual arousal disorder and service connection for cold weather injuries, left knee disability, and right knee disability.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal of the proposed reduction of PTSD from 70 percent to 50 percent is dismissed. The Veteran is granted entitlement to a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is denied. The effective date remains November 15, 2021.
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