Secondary Condition Claim · VASRD 9411
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Secondary to Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid
A condition caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted its own service connection as a secondary condition under 38 CFR § 3.310. Here's how that works for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) when it develops after Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid.
Why Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Is Linked to Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid
Trauma from injury
Primary condition · VASRD 5122
Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid
This code covers amputation of the arm below the insertion of the deltoid. It pays 80 percent for the dominant (major) upper extremity and 70 percent for the non-dominant (minor) one - the two figures are the two sides, not two amputation heights. An amputation above the deltoid insertion is a different, higher-paying code (DC 5121).
Secondary condition · VASRD 9411
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
PTSD is a mental health issue caused by a traumatic event, leading to flashbacks, anxiety, or nightmares.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) VA Rating Tiers
The VA rates Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) the same way whether it's claimed directly or as secondary to Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid — severity of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) itself determines the percentage.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | You can't work or function in daily life due to PTSD symptoms. |
| 70% | Severe PTSD that makes it hard to keep a job or relationships. |
| 50% | Moderate PTSD that causes regular issues at work or home. |
| 30% | Mild to moderate PTSD symptoms that sometimes affect your work. |
| 10% | PTSD symptoms show up during stress or are managed by meds. |
Example combined rating
80% Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid + 70% Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) = 94%
The VA combines ratings with Table I of 38 CFR 4.25, not simple addition — 80% and 70% combine to 94%, not 150%. These figures are illustrative; your actual rating for each condition depends on your own evaluation.
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Evidence for a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Secondary Claim
- •Formal PTSD diagnosis from a VA or private psychiatrist
- •C&P exam results showing PTSD symptoms
- •Buddy statements confirming trauma or symptoms
- •Personal statement detailing symptoms and triggers
Common questions about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) secondary to Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid
- Can Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) be service-connected as secondary to Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid?
- Yes. Under 38 CFR § 3.310, a condition that is caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted secondary service connection. Trauma from injury You'll need a current Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) diagnosis and a medical nexus opinion linking it to your service-connected Amputatio…
- What VA rating can I get for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a secondary condition?
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is rated under VASRD diagnostic code 9411 using the same criteria whether it's a direct or secondary claim: possible ratings are 100%, 70%, 50%, 30%, 10%. The rating depends on the severity of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) itself, not on the severity of Amputation of Arm,…
- How does a secondary Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) claim affect my combined VA rating?
- The VA doesn't add ratings together. Using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25): a 80% rating for Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid combined with a 70% rating for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (example figures) produces a combined rating of 94%, not 150%. Approving Post-Traumatic Str…
- What evidence do I need to service-connect Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as secondary to Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid?
- Strong evidence for the underlying Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) diagnosis includes: Formal PTSD diagnosis from a VA or private psychiatrist; C&P exam results showing PTSD symptoms; Buddy statements confirming trauma or symptoms; Personal statement detailing symptoms and triggers. For the secondary link itself…
Primary condition
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