PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD was denied, and the initial rating of 30% for PTSD was also denied. The effective date for service connection is denied as it cannot be prior to July 2, 2014.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as presumptively related to his service due to exposure to herbicide agents. The claims for acquired psychiatric disability, stroke and multiple TIAs, and vascular dementia are remanded for further examination.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for PTSD and TMJ ratings due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD is granted. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU is dismissed as moot due to the Veteran's current 100% disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal to restore service connection for PTSD is granted, effective from the date of severance July 1, 2020.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective June 16, 2012. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the combined effect of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD and depression, is related to his reported in-service stressors. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD and depression, is granted.

The Board has granted a TDIU and established basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance Benefits based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's previously denied claim for SMC for housebound status or the need for regular aid and attendance is being remanded due to new and relevant evidence submitted after the July 2019 rating decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied. The Board also found that the Veteran is not entitled to TDIU prior to May 9, 2012 and earlier effective date for special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria being met before May 23, 2013.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and rhinitis do not meet the criteria for a TDIU as his employment as an oil and gas inspector demonstrates he is capable of substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, cervical spine disorder, left shoulder and radiculopathy, rhinitis, deviated septum and sinusitis, have prevented him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment since January 1, 2013. The Board has granted an earlier effective date of January 1, 2013 for the TDIU.

The Veteran's service connection claim for migraines has been granted. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded due to procedural errors.

The Veteran's PTSD, PDD, AURD, and TBI have caused total occupational and social impairment for the entire initial rating period. The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating effective June 28, 2022.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent since January 23, 2013.,Special monthly compensation for housebound rate is denied due to lack of additional service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to July 18, 2007 was rated at 30 percent. From July 18, 2007 to January 5, 2017 (excluding a period of temporary total rating), the Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent. Since January 5, 2017, the Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 100 percent.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD and a TDIU. The cervical spine condition service connection claim is also denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but the claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied. The TDIU claim prior to May 21, 2012, was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient analysis regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed substantially or materially to his death. The VA examiner needs to provide a clearer opinion on this issue.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The claim for skin cancer was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence, while the right leg disability claim was reopened but still denied. Service connection for hypertension is granted based on the PACT Act presumption. PTSD was denied as there is no diagnosed psychiatric disorder.