PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation (SMC) due to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, right knee disabilities, and left ankle disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for migraine headaches, PTSD, sinusitis, rhinitis, and mental health disorder as there were no valid rating decisions on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for urinary disability secondary to obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an initial 70 percent rating effective May 4, 2021, for PTSD with residuals of a TBI is granted.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding a reduction in disability rating for PTSD from 50% to 10%, as the Veteran did not timely file a Notice of Disagreement.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's service connection claim for sleep apnea secondary to heart disease. The Veteran's PTSD is now rated at 50 percent, effective from October 4, 2022.

The Board has vacated the June 28, 2024 decision and dismissed the appeal of entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD due to a withdrawal by the appellant.

The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD and granted service connection for sleep apnea, while denying service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities.

The Board granted a total (100 percent) disability rating for the Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder and residuals of a traumatic brain injury, effective from November 17, 2019.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on March 1 and March 6, 2020 due to a pre-decisional error. The VA must reconstruct the record and obtain missing evidence regarding the 24-month period without VA medical services, address why one claim was paid under 38 U.S.C. § 1725, and provide non-VA treatment records related to the claims.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for an increased rating of PTSD and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployment (TDIU) due to untimely filing of Notice of Disagreement.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of PTSD to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding an inadequate VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's appeal for an extension of his Chapter 30 educational assistance benefits was denied as he did not meet the criteria for an extension due to lack of medical evidence showing a disability prevented him from initiating or completing education within the eligibility period.

The Board remands the matter to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically to obtain outstanding records related to the Veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Veteran's combined evaluation for compensation has been 100 percent from February 1, 2021. The Board granted earlier effective dates of March 18, 2019, for the grants of service connection for PTSD with major depression disorder, sleep apnea, and hypertension.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA eligibility are granted effective from August 21, 2020 due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on her service-connected PTSD and fibromyalgia, which are considered to be related conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD rating was reduced from 70% to 50%, but the Board found this reduction improper and restored the original 70% rating.

The Board denied an effective date prior to June 25, 2012, for the grant of service connection for PTSD.

The appeal seeking recognition of a TDIU that remains pending is granted, and the motion for an effective date earlier than August 17, 2015, for the award of an increased 70 percent for PTSD based on CUE in March 2014, October 2014, and October 2015 rating decisions is dismissed.