The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depression is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted. The Veteran was granted service connection for other conditions such as Chiari malfunction with cervical syrinx, degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, obstructive sleep apnea, right wrist disability (carpal tunnel syndrome), left wrist disability (carpal tunnel syndrome), and bilateral shoulder impingement syndrome and AC joint DJD. The Veteran's respiratory disorder remains at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD with depression was rated based on the severity of his symptoms, which included flattened affect, anxiety, and occasional sadness or anxiety due to familial stressors or ongoing medical treatments. These symptoms resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 27, 2024
- Citation
- 24009457
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient findings regarding PTSD and depression, requiring a new VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to errors in the AOJ's handling of the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder, and depression. The AOJ is required to verify the Veteran's claimed stressor and obtain medical opinions regarding the diagnoses and their relation to service.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety, and Depression as these conditions are found to be related to the Veteran's active military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's lay statements and medical records are considered in determining whether there is a nexus between current symptoms and service.
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