PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection on incomplete bladder emptying was withdrawn by his representative.,Service connection for PTSD and other psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder, was denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the service connection for PTSD. A new VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions are related to his military service, particularly the helicopter crash he witnessed in 1976.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted an increased rating of 70 percent, effective from the date of receipt of his claim. A TDIU is also granted. The appeals for service connection for OSA and Parkinson's disease are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted an increased rating to 70 percent, but no higher. Service connection for a bilateral foot disability and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities are also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective as of the date of this decision. The Veteran also received a grant for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD and for a TDIU claim due to the need for further development or clarification.

The Board has dismissed the claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as there is no appeal on this issue. The rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and MDD remains pending and requires further remand to obtain updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, as he has maintained and is capable of maintaining such employment throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 100% rating for the period prior to April 12, 2017. The issue of TDIU for the period prior to February 12, 2016 is dismissed as moot due to his concurrent TDIU award based on PTSD. SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) was denied for the period prior to July 27, 2016.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 50 percent evaluation from July 24, 2007 to January 9, 2015 and a 70 percent evaluation from January 9, 2015 on. The decision is based on the severity of his symptoms during these periods.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective July 21, 2015.,TDIU for PTSD alone is granted effective July 21, 2015.,Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) at the statutory housebound rate is granted effective July 21, 2015.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the eligibility criteria for financial assistance in acquiring an automobile or other conveyance or special adaptive equipment due to his physical limitations and inability to use limbs effectively.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings in various conditions have been dismissed as the Veteran requested their withdrawal prior to a Board decision.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from March 12, 2008. He also received a grant of TDIU effective from March 2020.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to April 5, 2010 is being remanded due to the Board's error in not considering the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities on his employability. The evidence shows that his psychiatric and groin pull disabilities have significantly impacted his ability to secure and maintain employment.

The reduction in disability rating for the Veteran's adenocarcinoma of the prostate with history of prostatectomy from 60% to 40% was improper. The previously assigned 60 percent rating is restored as of January 1, 2017. A TDIU is granted for posttraumatic stress disorder with alcohol abuse and cannabis abuse.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that her pre-existing conditions did not worsen during service and were not related to military service.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic bronchitis is denied. The initial ratings for PTSD are granted at 70 percent since July 18, 2013 and the TDIU claim is granted effective July 18, 2013. Other service connection claims are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, alcohol use disorder, cannabis use disorder, and unspecified depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's current mental health conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board finds that he has a diagnosis of PTSD related to his combat service in Vietnam, thus granting service connection.