PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, which grants an initial higher rating than the previous 50 percent. The TDIU issue remains pending.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, specifically whether it is caused by his service-connected Type II diabetes mellitus and PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for PTSD was denied, but the Board granted a TDIU due to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's tinnitus claim is granted. The acquired psychiatric disorder claim, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection due to a grant of service connection in a prior decision, and denied her claims for migraine headaches, PTSD, and a right wrist ganglion cyst.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error and needs further examination to determine if any acquired psychiatric disorders are related to service, including fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.

The Veteran's sleep apnea syndrome is found to be secondary to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder. The Board has granted the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and rating increases related to various conditions has been dismissed due to his death. The effective dates of the awards have also been dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent rating from October 26, 2016. The Board found that the symptoms associated with his PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment but not total impairment.

The Veteran seeks an earlier effective date for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and Basic Eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).,The Board denied both claims, finding that the earliest effective dates were September 26, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of the schedular rating for PTSD prior to March 22, 2019 is denied. The Veteran also seeks an earlier effective date for SMC based on aid and attendance, which was granted with an effective date of June 4, 2018.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% since February 3, 2014. The effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD was granted as February 3, 2014.,Sarcoidosis and skin condition were not granted earlier than November 3, 2011 due to lack of prior claims. Effective date for scars of the left upper arm is also denied as it was inferred from sarcoidosis claim.,PTSD remains at 50% despite Veteran's contention that her symptoms are more severe. No higher rating granted for PTSD.,Sarcoidosis rated at 10%. Skin condition and scars of the left upper arm remain at non-compensable ratings.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms met the requirements for a 100 percent rating starting from July 17, 2012. The effective date for service connection of sleep apnea was granted as July 17, 2012, based on evidence showing symptomatology during service and post-service. Effective SMC based on statutory housebound status was also granted.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are now rated at 50 percent effective September 4, 2019. His PTSD with depressive symptoms is still rated at 50 percent and his TDIU claim is denied.

The Board has restored service connection for PTSD with panic attacks and unspecified depressive disorder, finding that the original grant was due to clear and unmistakable error.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a rating of 70 percent effective March 29, 2023. This is based on occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms such as depression, suicidal ideation, near continuous panic, strained relationships, memory issues, and illogical speech.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol dependence is granted a 70 percent disability rating, which corresponds to the level of impairment described in the criteria for a 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's hypertension, migraine headaches, and psychiatric disability have been granted increased ratings. Service connection for a right ankle condition has also been established.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, and major depressive disorder. The reasons include a need for a VA examination to determine if there is a causal relationship between any current acquired psychiatric disability and in-service events or injuries, as well as a need to verify the Veteran's claimed stressors.