The Veteran's PTSD was granted a total disability rating from August 22, 2019, and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate from September 30, 2019. The Veteran is also granted individual unemployability based on service-connected disabilities from December 1, 2013.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD symptoms were more approximate to a total disability rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, including difficulty establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships. The combined ratings of his other service-connected disabilities also met the criteria for special monthly compensation at the housebound rate.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Spinal fusion L5-S1, Right upper radiculopathy, Hypothyroidism, Left upper extremity radiculopathy, Left clavicle tendonitis, Right shoulder AC joint arthrosis, Cervical degenerative disc disease, Bilateral inguinal hernia, Sciatic nerve left lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- May 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25047590
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Partly granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another since September 30, 2020.
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