PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's TBI has rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, requiring hospitalization or nursing home care if not provided by his spouse. The Board granted a higher level of SMC(t) for the residuals of his TBI.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD because the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor could not be corroborated, and there was no credible supporting evidence to establish the occurrence of the alleged event.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA medical examination to address the nature and etiology of any respiratory disability, including service connection based on herbicide exposure. The Veteran's psychiatric condition, back, bilateral knee, and bilateral hip disabilities are denied.

Service connection for PTSD is granted, while sleep apnea service connection is denied. The penile condition issue has been remanded.,The Veteran's PTSD was found to be related to in-service stressors and thus service connected.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error and for further development regarding the Veteran's claim of entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has granted an effective date of January 1, 2013 for a 100% rating for PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent. The decision is based on the Veteran's symptoms and impairment from January 2, 2014 onwards.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to a lack of a VA examination during the appeal period and potential increase in symptoms.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence was received, warranting readjudication of the claim for service connection for sleep apnea. The Veteran's claim is remanded to obtain an addendum opinion from a clinician regarding whether his sleep apnea is secondary or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The decision concludes that OSA is at least as likely as not caused by PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, alone, has prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment since November 30, 2016. Special monthly compensation at the housebound rate is granted due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD was not found to warrant a 70% rating prior to August 21, 2020. The effective date for the grant of a 70% rating is set at August 21, 2020.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, effective February 9, 2021. Service connection for sleep apnea has also been granted.

The appeal regarding the validity and timeliness of a January 2021 Request for HLR is granted. The underlying request for HLR of the March 2020 VA decision is not before the Board, but will be reinstated by the AOJ.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, leading to the grant of a TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service experiences and stressors.

The Board has remanded the case for further adjudication due to issues related to allegations of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a prior rating decision, specifically regarding entitlement to TDIU and DEA.

The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for his PTSD rating and TDIU were dismissed due to a concurrent election issue.,The Veteran's claim for DEA benefits prior to December 10, 2018, was also dismissed as there is no other basis for eligibility.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination and potential TERA exposure, requiring further development including a new opinion on service connection for OSA.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at a 70 percent disability level since October 11, 2018. Effective August 13, 2016, the earlier effective dates for TDIU, DEA benefits, and SMC based on housebound status are granted.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, leading to a rating of 100 percent. The TDIU claim was denied as the Veteran is not able to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.