PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks, warranting a 30 percent rating prior to April 28, 2020.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and left knee strain, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and depression prevent him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for increased ratings for PTSD and right lower extremity radiculopathy, as well as a claim for TDIU part and parcel to the PTSD claim before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD results in significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent disability rating.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for PTSD and found that esophageal adenocarcinoma was not related to service. The cause of death due to esophageal adenocarcinoma is also denied.

The rating reduction from 70% to 50% for PTSD effective May 1, 2021 was granted. An increased rating in excess of 70% for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder are rated at 70 percent, allowing for a TDIU based on the severity of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, and thus grants service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD was evaluated at a 70 percent rating, which is the maximum available under the General Formula for Mental Disorders. The Board found that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating as they were consistent with those associated with a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD was received on June 14, 2017, within one year of the February 16, 2017 intent to file application. The effective date for the grant of service connection is set at February 16, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need of regular aid and attendance is denied as there is no evidence that he requires regular aid and assistance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted with an effective date of July 7, 2020. The Board found that the earliest date of entitlement arose was December 27, 2017.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnoses of PTSD, MDD, and GAD are causally related to his military service. The decision grants service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error, and an addendum opinion is needed to consider the aggregate effect of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board dismissed the claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for a left ankle sprain. The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial higher rating of 70 percent, but the issue regarding an increased rating for back strain is being remanded.

The appeal regarding an earlier effective date for a 70% evaluation of PTSD is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right tarsal tunnel syndrome is granted. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to potential pre-existing condition.

The Veteran's claim for an initial noncompensable rating for headaches associated with PTSD and depressive disorder is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol and cannabis use disorder is rated at 100 percent prior to October 30, 2020, due to total occupational and social impairment.