The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder with anxious distress requires assistance in daily activities and protection from hazards, warranting special monthly compensation for the need of aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The evidence is approximately evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran requires assistance in accomplishing the activities of daily living and is unable to protect himself from the hazards and dangers of his daily environment on account of his service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder with anxious distress, leading to a favorable rating based on reasonable doubt.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD with major depressive disorder with anxious distress
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25018697
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