PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The claim of service connection for PTSD is granted, but the case is remanded due to a need for additional evidence and examination.

The Veteran's back disability is denied as not related to service.,The Veteran's ulcer (Behcet's disease) does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, and his PTSD does not warrant an initial rating higher than 50 percent.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected PTSD was denied because he failed to appear for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the earlier effective date for PTSD, so the issue is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied in December 2014, and no appeal was filed. The Veteran attempted to file a supplemental claim in September 2022 but did not use the correct form. As a result, the Board lacks jurisdiction over this matter.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate due to his ability to maintain significant independence in daily activities.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, due to the Veteran's reported in-service sexual assault. The evidence supports the occurrence of this stressor.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD was dismissed because he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for a right elbow disability and post-traumatic stress disorder as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder has been rated at 50 percent since the appeal period began. The Board found that his symptoms have not approximated those required for a higher rating, specifically a 70% or 100% disability rating.

The Board has granted an effective date of November 1, 2009 for the award of a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities that have precluded the Veteran from securing and following substantially gainful employment since that date.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, anxiety, and stress are remanded due to a duty-to-assist error related to the scheduling of VA examinations. The Board finds that proper notification was not provided prior to the scheduled exams.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder due to inadequate VA medical examination and opinion. The case will be returned for a new examination and opinion.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD due to insufficient evidence of a verified in-service stressor. The claim for major depressive disorder is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including prostate cancer, PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus, have cumulatively precluded him from securing or following substantially gainful employment consistent with his educational attainment and occupational history.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for skin rash and migraines headaches due to potential application of the PACT Act, which created new presumptions for Persian Gulf veterans related to toxic exposure risk activities (TERA), burn pit and other toxins (BPOT) exposure, and certain qualifying chronic disabilities.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including Major Depressive Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder due to Military Sexual Trauma (MST), are related to service. Service connection is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is granted a 100 percent evaluation, effective from October 28, 2019. The claim for TDIU is dismissed as the Veteran does not have additional service-connected disabilities independently rated at 60%.

The Board has remanded the case due to a pre-decisional error in obtaining a VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability. The claim will be reconsidered with this information.

The Veteran's appeals for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due solely to service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder and special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) have been granted, making the appeal moot.