PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is denied, but his claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (specifically Chronic Adjustment Disorder) is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70% rating, effective from the date of the June 2021 decision. The claim for TDIU prior to April 9, 2023, is granted and since then is moot due to the 100% rating for prostate cancer.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 100 percent, effective as of the date of his initial claim. The appeal for TDIU has been rendered moot due to the grant of a total schedular rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since October 30, 2012. The Board found that the severity of her symptoms warranted a higher rating to 70 percent effective from October 30, 2012. Additionally, she was granted TDIU based on her service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions prior to May 19, 2016 did not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.,The Veteran does not meet the criteria for DEA benefits due to his combined rating of 20 percent at most.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a finding that he was in need of such assistance.

New evidence has been received that supports the Veteran's claim for service connection of colorectal cancer.,New evidence has been received that supports the Veteran's claim for service connection of right lung nodules and COPD.,New evidence has been received that supports the Veteran's claim for service connection of hypertension.,New evidence has been received that supports the Veteran's claim for service connection of loss of teeth secondary to colorectal cancer.,New evidence has been received that supports the Veteran's claim for service connection of a kidney condition.,New and relevant evidence has been received that supports the reopening of the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, depression, mood swings, panic attacks, anger issues, and nightmares.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error prior to the September 2019 rating decision, and the need for an adequate VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Parkinson's disease with right upper extremity tremor and prostate cancer, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment during the period from April 15, 2019 to April 30, 2019. He is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability for this period.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder, cocaine use disorder and opioid use disorder is currently rated at 70 percent. The Board denied a higher rating as the symptoms do not meet the criteria for total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to a pre-decisional error in failing to obtain the Veteran's complete military personnel records and verify his periods of Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA) and Inactive Duty for Training (INACDUTRA).

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is being remanded due to insufficient evidence to substantiate his claim, despite meeting the schedular requirements. The Board refers the matter to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective November 30, 2009.,From November 30, 2009 to January 13, 2023, the Veteran was granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error regarding his employment history. The DEA benefits claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left ankle conditions, back condition, and PTSD have been denied. The claims for service connection for left and right hip conditions and sinus condition (allergic rhinitis) are being remanded.,The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of current disabilities related to the Veteran's service.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder is dismissed. The claims for ratings in excess of 40 percent for bilateral hearing loss and 10 percent for tinnitus are denied. The Veteran's claim for TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD from April 15, 2021 is denied.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU from November 5, 2014 is granted.

The Board has determined that the VA examination and medical opinion in September 2020 are inadequate, requiring further development to determine the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for PTSD and major depressive disorder due to insufficient medical evidence, including VA treatment records that show diagnoses of mental health conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is denied for ratings greater than 30 percent prior to January 28, 2020, and greater than 70 percent thereafter.