PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Board has granted an effective date of October 9, 2020 for the award of service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's claim was filed on this date and no earlier.

The Veteran's TDIU and Dependents' Education Assistance eligibility are denied as the evidence does not show he was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to December 11, 2019.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and PTSD have been granted increased ratings, with the hearing loss receiving a 40% rating effective February 6, 2019. The TDIU claim has also been granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The right ankle disorder claim was remanded, and the sleep apnea and pseudofolliculitis claims were denied.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied. The appeal for TDIU was dismissed due to procedural issues.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and social phobia, has been granted a 100% disability rating effective February 16, 2017. The appeal for TDIU prior to December 12, 2019 is mooted due to the grant of a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was dismissed because the AOJ advised him of the correct form to use and he did not submit a supplemental claim.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 100% rating for PTSD and TBI, effective May 1, 2021. The reduction from 100% to 70% was not supported by evidence of actual improvement under ordinary conditions of life.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. The case will be reconsidered with the provision of a new VA examination and medical opinion.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of July 15, 2010, for the grant of a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD and major depressive disorder is granted. The issue of entitlement to an increased evaluation prior to April 23, 2018, remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of service connection for PTSD was denied as the criteria for entitlement to service connection were first met on January 3, 2018, and he filed his new claim more than one year after discharge.

The Veteran's PTSD is now rated at 70 percent effective January 31, 2024.,A 10 percent rating for migraine headaches has been granted effective January 31, 2024.,A 10 percent rating for left knee disability prior to January 31, 2024 is granted. Effective January 31, 2024, a higher evaluation of 30 percent is granted.,A 10 percent rating for left elbow (minor) disability prior to January 31, 2024 is denied. Effective January 31, 2024, a higher evaluation of 40 percent is granted.

The Board awarded service connection for PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and Alcohol and Drug Dependence effective April 15, 2013, based on new evidence provided in the Veteran's service personnel records.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's PTSD, effective from the date of the April 2019 rating decision. The rating is subject to the laws and regulations governing the payment of monetary benefits.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD should be remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder are due to military sexual trauma (MST) and in-service personal trauma, respectively. The benefit of doubt is applied, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD was denied. The Board has determined that the current level of disability does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied in February 2008, and the Board found that new evidence did not address an issue dispositive of the prior denial. The Veteran later obtained a diagnosis of PTSD, which led to a grant of service connection effective August 25, 2010.