PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Board has determined that there were procedural errors in the effective date and TDIU claims, and remanded these issues for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since June 1, 2013.,Basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits arose on June 1, 2013.

The Board has dismissed all increased rating claims and the special monthly compensation claim due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an increased rating to 50 percent, but not higher, based on his symptoms of depression and impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and PTSD, is related to his military service. The decision grants service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent disability rating. The claim for service connection of acid reflux, secondary to pain medication and PTSD, is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for reentry into VR&E independent living services due to a lack of evidence showing his disabilities have worsened to the point he has sustained a substantial loss of independence following his previous determination of rehabilitation.

The Board has determined that an effective date prior to March 18, 2021 for the grant of a TDIU is denied as the Veteran did not continuously pursue the claim and it was not factually ascertainable within one year prior to March 18, 2021.

The Veteran's PTSD and major depression have resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher evaluation of PTSD was denied. The Board also remanded the issue of TDIU, as it requires referral to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent for the entire period on appeal, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has restored a 50% disability rating for service-connected PTSD effective July 1, 2021, finding that the reduction from 50% to 0% was improper due to insufficient evidence of improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error and insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran will need to provide authorization for private treatment records, and a VA examination will be scheduled.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep disorder, finding that her reported symptoms are part of her underlying service-connected PTSD diagnosis and do not constitute a separate disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted effective December 12, 2017. The Board found that the evidence of record at the time of the March 2021 Supplemental rating decision supported a grant of service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent from July 22, 2019, to February 3, 2020. From February 3, 2020, to January 19, 2021, the rating increased to 70 percent.,From January 19, 2021, forward, a higher rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia. The claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD and anxiety), headache disorder, TBI, pseudofolliculitis barbae, sinusitis, left knee disability, right knee disability, and tinea versicolor of the arms, leg, chest, and face are all denied.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have caused significant impairment in his ability to work and maintain social relationships. The effective date for all benefits is set at July 25, 2019.

The Board has granted an effective date of March 18, 2020 for a 100% rating for PTSD with insomnia disorder and TBI. The Veteran's condition was found to have worsened since the last decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted effective October 11, 2020. The Board found that the evidence showed a reasonable doubt on whether PTSD existed prior to June 2021.