PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to October 18, 2017, and the appeal for a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder and other specified depression is granted an initial rating of 70 percent prior to May 16, 2022. The TDIU claim and SMC at the statutory housebound rate are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic low back pain and TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The decision also acknowledges that her other conditions, including chronic low back pain, have impacted her ability to work.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as the evidence supports a current diagnosis of PTSD related to his combat in service.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD with major depressive disorder was granted effective August 22, 2019. The earliest possible effective date is set at this time.

The Board has remanded the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, and the appellant's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is now considered more broadly.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher evaluation for his service-connected PTSD was denied by the Board. The evidence did not show that his PTSD met the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU was dismissed because the August 17, 2020 letter informing her of the appropriate forms to use as a Decision Review Request: Supplemental Claim was not considered a decision affecting benefits. The Veteran did not properly appeal this issue.

The Veteran's PTSD with bipolar I was rated at 70 percent, but the Board found that her symptoms did not warrant a higher rating. The appeal is remanded for further consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, bruxism, and erectile dysfunction render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his psychiatric disability. The Board granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and assistance.

An effective date of June 24, 2004, for the award of service connection for tinnitus is granted.,An earlier effective date of March 17, 2010, for the award of service connection for anxiety disorder, NOS and PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU rating prior to February 23, 2017 is being remanded as there was evidence of a pending claim and the AOJ should consider whether to grant an earlier effective date.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, but the Board has granted a 70 percent rating for occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied, but he is now granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, including Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder NOS, and Panic Disorder. The diagnoses are based on his in-service knee pain and subsequent mental health issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC based on aid and attendance, finding that he did not require regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities prior to March 12, 2014.

The Veteran's headache disability and PTSD have been granted initial ratings of 50% and 70%, respectively, effective February 15, 2019. The Veteran is also granted TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of June 10, 2021.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the need for regular aid and attendance, which qualifies him for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, joint pain, fatigue, and sleep apnea due to lack of a current diagnosis. The issues of service connection for these conditions are remanded as the Veteran's in-service exposures may be related.

The Veteran's request for an extension of her delimiting date for Chapter 33 educational assistance benefits was denied because the evidence did not clearly establish that she was prevented from initiating or completing her chosen program of education due to a physical or mental disability.