PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeal for a waiver of overpayment and service connection for PTSD has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims as he died during their pendency.

The Veteran's claim for a lumbar spine disability was reopened, and her PTSD rating was increased to 70 percent. The service connection claim for the lumbar spine disability is granted.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder, and the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder and bruxism is granted a 70 percent evaluation, effective January 10, 2017.

The Veteran's death was due to an automobile accident while intoxicated, precluding VA benefits. The appeal is about determining if the Veteran had a service-connected psychiatric disorder that caused or aggravated his alcohol abuse.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a right shoulder disorder. The appeal regarding other issues, including PTSD and knee disabilities, is dismissed due to withdrawal.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD and remanded it for further development, including a VA examination to determine if there is clear and unmistakable evidence that his current psychiatric disability pre-existed service and was not aggravated by service.

The Board has decided the case is not final and requires further development to determine if service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD due to military sexual trauma (MST), can be granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was received on February 11, 2016. The effective date of this grant is set at the date of receipt of the claim, which corresponds to February 11, 2016. As he separated from service in August 24, 2014, he is not entitled to an earlier effective date within one year of his discharge.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further development. The claim was previously denied in 2000, but new evidence has been submitted that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD is denied as the earliest possible effective date is October 16, 2014.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he has withdrawn all his appeals.

The Veteran's PTSD has been causing total occupational and social impairment throughout the appeal period, leading to a 100 percent schedular rating.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment as of December 17, 2008. Effective date of December 17, 2008 is granted for TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, finding that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD or any other psychiatric disorder under DSM-IV or DSM-5.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for an examination regarding his service-connected PTSD and tinnitus, including any impact on his employment.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD was denied as the preponderance of the evidence did not support his claim.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a right knee disability was denied as there is no evidence of onset in service or within one year post-service. The Veteran's PTSD symptoms, while significant, do not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to their severity.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no service connection issues were addressed.