PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied because there is no diagnosis of PTSD in the medical records.

An effective date of February 19, 2014 is granted for the service-connected acquired psychiatric disabilities, including anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar I disorder.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD from June 23, 2008 to November 20, 2019 is denied. The earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA benefits are granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error regarding non-VA mental health treatment records. The Veteran is required to provide a completed release form for these records, which will be requested by VA.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and a total disability rating due to individual unemployability was dismissed because the Veteran passed away during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the claim for payment or reimbursement of ambulance transportation provided by City of Wilkes-Barre on May 19, 2020, under 38 U.S.C. § 1728 due to inadequate notice and development.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in symptoms approximating the severity, frequency, and duration of gross impairment in thought processes or communication; persistent delusions or hallucinations; grossly inappropriate behavior; persistent danger of hurting self or others; intermittent inability to perform activities of daily living (including maintenance of minimal personal hygiene); and disorientation to time or place. As a result, the Veteran's PTSD is granted with a 100 percent disability rating effective August 23, 2019.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent effective December 16, 2020.,TDIU was granted effective December 16, 2020.

The Veteran's TDIU for PTSD is granted, and he also receives SMC Housebound based on his combined disability rating of 100 percent.

The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board cannot issue a decision on the underlying claim at this time.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and thoracolumbar strain, precluded her from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since September 30, 2019. An earlier effective date of September 30, 2019 for the grant of Total Disability Rating due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was received on February 11, 2020. The effective date of the TDIU is set to February 11, 2020 as it became ascertainable more than one year prior to this date.

The Board has granted an effective date of June 17, 1986 for the grant of service connection for PTSD and remanded to determine a proper initial rating.

The appeal for increased ratings and TDIU has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error regarding the Veteran's employment status and income verification for years 2019 to current. The issues of TDIU and rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD are not before the Board on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for his PTSD is dismissed because the original decision was final and cannot be challenged through a freestanding claim.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder has been restored to a 100% rating effective June 1, 2018.,A rating in excess of 100% for PTSD with major depressive disorder is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of examination and etiology opinions regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as he has a current diagnosis related to an in-service stressor, and there is credible supporting evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating of 50 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder is granted. The appeal regarding service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability is remanded.