PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70% effective July 10, 2019. He also received a TDIU rating effective the same date.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for migraines is being remanded due to insufficient evidence of very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks.,The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for major depressive disorder and PTSD is being remanded as the severity, frequency, and duration of his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder is rated at 70 percent since September 1, 2020. The Board denied an increased rating as the symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher 100 percent rating.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of February 7, 1976 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. However, the issue of a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, effective April 23, 2021. The rating reflects occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to September 15, 2021 for the grant of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted. The effective date is set at March 14, 2007, which is the day following her separation from active duty.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis and intervertebral disc syndrome (lumbar spine disability) have been granted service connection. The Veteran's PTSD has also been granted service connection, but the hypertension secondary to PTSD and diabetes mellitus remain pending issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, a disorder manifested by balance issues, and SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance due to the complexity of the issues and the need for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating higher than 50 percent for PTSD was dismissed because the Veteran passed away during the pendency of the appeal.

Your claim for service connection for PTSD, depression, and ADHD has been granted. The appeal is dismissed as the issue has been resolved in your favor.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD service connection is denied because the first formal or informal claim was filed in January 2005, which does not include PTSD. The Board found no evidence of a prior claim for PTSD before this time.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone is found to be disabling enough to prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment, thus granting a TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is caused or aggravated by her service-connected PTSD and obesity. The VA examiner must provide a detailed opinion addressing these issues.

The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective from August 4, 2023 due to the Veteran's service-connected Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for headaches associated with PTSD is granted at a 30 percent level, but not higher.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to obtain VA treatment records and for consideration of a TDIU claim.

The Veteran has withdrawn their appeals regarding service connection for a neck disability and an initial increased rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for acquired psychiatric condition (including PTSD) and Hepatitis C due to the Veteran's passing during the appeal process.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for service connection of OSA, as it is unclear whether the condition developed due to Gulf War exposure. The VA must obtain a medical opinion addressing this issue.

The Board has remanded the case due to an error in failing to provide notice of the right to a hearing under certain regulations. The Veteran is entitled to a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, but the matter must be returned to the AOJ for further action.