PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's PTSD with bipolar disorder and panic disorder is rated at 100% from October 14, 2005 due to total occupational and social impairment. The issue of entitlement to a Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, TBI, and frontotemporal dementia as secondary to PTSD and TBI have been granted. The Board found that the evidence supports a direct service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as major depressive disorder, is granted service connection. Service connection for chronic cervical spine pain and chronic low back pain is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD with insomnia is granted a 30 percent rating.,Service connection for panic disorder and/or agoraphobia (claimed as agoraphobia) is denied.

The Veteran's earlier effective date for a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches is granted as of February 3, 2017.,The Veteran's eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) is also granted as of February 3, 2017.

The Board has granted service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and painful scar of the left posterior scalp render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment, qualifying for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from June 18, 2020 through October 16, 2022.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD with MDD was denied. The Veteran's entitlement to TDIU was granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, including adjustment disorder, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The decision is based on evidence that his current diagnoses are etiologically related to his active military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosis in accordance with the DSM. Service connections for back disability, right shoulder disability, and right ankle disability were also denied.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD and TDIU prior to April 27, 2023 is denied. The evidence does not support the assignment of a higher rating or entitlement to TDIU based on service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and a TDIU is being remanded due to inadequate VA examination reports regarding the severity of his PTSD symptoms during the applicable period. The examiner must provide information on the frequency, duration, and stability of suicidal ideation as well as its impact on employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error regarding the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his need for regular aid and attendance. A new VA examination is required.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted as service connection was established based on new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA examination for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claims are pending and will be reconsidered with the possibility of additional evidence being considered.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA examination for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claims are pending and will be reconsidered with the possibility of a new examination.

The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at 50 percent effective August 6, 2020.,The TDIU issue is dismissed as the Veteran has a 100% rating for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA examination for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claims are pending and will be reconsidered with the possibility of additional evidence being considered.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and a higher rating for hearing loss has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with the claims as he passed away.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA examination for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claims are pending and will be reconsidered with the possibility of additional evidence being considered.