PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired mental disorder, specifically PTSD, has been reopened and granted. The stressors identified by the Veteran have been verified, and a diagnosis of PTSD is now established.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, is reopened. The Board also remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU for the period from July 24, 2012 to July 9, 2017 due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. The claim is moot as of July 10, 2017 when he received a 100% disability rating for ischemic heart disease.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as the evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD and links it to in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms more nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, not total occupational and social impairment. The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran's TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance eligibility on and prior to July 7, 2020, are granted due to the severity of his service-connected PTSD and diabetes mellitus.

An increased disability rating of 70 percent for service-connected PTSD is granted, effective from November 8, 2019.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% for the entire period of appeal, reflecting total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to duty-to-assist errors and insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed stressors. The case will be reviewed again with a focus on verifying the reported stressors and obtaining a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and gastritis, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depressive disorder, and mood disorder, is rated at 70 percent effective May 1, 2012. The decision also grants special monthly compensation (SMC) beginning January 20, 2014, for a single 100 percent rating with additional service-connected disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent or more.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder with PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board found that her symptoms do not warrant a higher rating due to insufficient evidence of total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective September 4, 2019. A TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was dismissed due to procedural issues, as the AOJ issued a revised decision that corrected an earlier one.

The Veteran withdrew all appeals regarding the issues of service connection for traumatic brain injury, increased disability rating for PTSD, compensable ratings for chronic constipation and alopecia, and a compensable rating for right breast disability.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status was denied as he did not have any service-connected disabilities at the time of the decision.,Service connection for PTSD and mild depressive and anxiety disorder were granted, with the Board finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric disability is related to his military sexual trauma during active duty.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% for the entire period of appeal, reflecting total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted and rated at 100 percent. The Veteran's Persistent Depressive Disorder with anxious distress and intermittent major depressive episodes is granted and rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has combined the claims for service connection for PTSD and anxiety into one expanded claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include unspecified mood disorder, PTSD, and anxiety. The Veteran's current diagnosis of unspecified mood disorder is due to his service.