PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment due to mild or transient symptoms, warranting a 50 percent disability rating. The evidence did not show more severe manifestations that would justify a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD with amnesic disorder secondary to TBI is granted a 100 percent evaluation from December 26, 2017. An earlier effective date for left shoulder strain is granted from August 1, 2017.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased level of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on a need for higher level of aid and attendance due to service-connected TBI/PTSD. The evidence did not show that the Veteran required nursing home care, hospitalization or other residential institutional care as a result of his service-connected residuals of TBI.

The Veteran's service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder (MDD, anxiety, PTSD) and bilateral hearing loss have been granted. The Board finds the evidence at least in approximate balance regarding whether these conditions began during or were aggravated by service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent rating effective January 8, 2019.,A TDIU was granted effective January 8, 2019.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a current diagnosis or causal relationship to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to his active service and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the decision. The Board also granted TDIU based on her service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of PTSD from December 14, 2010 was denied.,The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for hiatal hernia (GERD) was denied.,The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for migraine headaches was denied.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted effective July 20, 2023, as part of his increased rating for PTSD. The appellant is eligible for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in the September 2023 rating decision.

The Board has restored the Veteran's PTSD disability rating from 50% to 70%, effective August 1, 2021, finding that there was no likelihood of improvement in PTSD symptoms.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines, PTSD, and hypertension render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and TDIU were granted effective January 14, 2022. The Board found no basis to grant earlier effective dates.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from April 5, 2021.,Hypertension has been granted as service-connected.,Obstructive sleep apnea and heart disorders (including atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure) are also service-connected.,Migraines have been granted as service-connected.,The Veteran is now eligible for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, TBI residuals are rated at 10 percent, and left ulnar nerve damage is rated at 30 percent. The appeal for a higher rating for PTSD was denied.

The Veteran's appeal for agent fees based on past-due benefits awarded in the February 2024 rating decision is dismissed as the benefit has been granted and there is no case or controversy to decide.

The Veteran's appeal for an extension of the delimiting date beyond August 17, 2020, for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33 was dismissed as there were no remaining questions of law or fact to consider.

The Board has granted service connection for treatment purposes only for PTSD and schizoaffective disorder, and as the bar to benefits is lifted due to insanity at the time of discharge, the veteran is now eligible for VA compensation benefits.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the highest schedular rating available. The Board also granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to the Veteran's exposure to traumatic events during active duty, including being on a ship through the Suez Canal and witnessing destruction in Afghanistan. The decision is based on medical evidence diagnosing PTSD and a positive nexus opinion linking current symptoms to an in-service stressor.