PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied as the evidence did not show symptoms or effects that caused occupational and social impairment equivalent to what would be caused by the listed criteria.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 50 percent since September 2017. The Board has now granted a 70 percent rating for the entire period on appeal, finding that his symptoms more closely approximate social and occupational impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an initial rating of 70 percent, effective December 11, 2019. The effective date is set at the date of receipt of his intent to file a claim (April 10, 2019).

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations and consideration of evidence since the last examination. The Board will also consider any new evidence submitted after the December 2021 decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including her acquired psychiatric disorder and back pain, rendered her unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment as of October 25, 2016. As a result, the Board granted an earlier effective date for TDIU and established eligibility for DEA benefits under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 on that same date.

The Board found good cause for the untimely submission of the March 2017 NOD and waived the one-year deadline, thus accepting it as timely. The appeal is granted to this extent only.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder is granted a 70 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the July 2021 rating decision.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, but the Board has granted a higher rating of 70 percent based on his overall disability picture showing significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to their service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD and HIV/AIDS, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since February 15, 2019.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities are due to or caused by his service-connected left knee disability, and whether they have been aggravated by that condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a procedural error in providing notice of the Veteran's right to a hearing, and any evidence not considered at the time of the July 2023 decision will be reviewed by the RO.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied because there is no current diagnosis of a psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted, and the effective date of this award is set at October 23, 2018.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, major depressive disorder with mixed features and insomnia disorder was denied in May 2000. Additional records were associated with the claims file in July 2000 and January 2001, but did not change or reverse the denial.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU was raised in November 2005 and denied multiple times until September 29, 2011. The combined evaluation of his service-connected disabilities met the criteria for a TDIU as of this date.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 50 percent disability rating, the highest available under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.

The Veteran's service-connected insomnia disorder is granted, and she receives a 30% rating for PTSD. The lumbosacral strain issue remains remanded, as does the allergic rhinitis and right knee strain issues.

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeal for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, resulting in its dismissal.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has denied a higher rating. The claim for TDIU due to service-connected PTSD has also been denied.

The appeal of a March 2022 rating decision implementing a disability rating of 50 percent for PTSD from March 1, 2015 to September 23, 2015 is dismissed.