PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD with schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type is granted effective July 31, 2012. The rating assigned is 100 percent.

The Veteran's claim for an extraschedular rating for irritable bowel syndrome was denied as the symptoms did not meet the criteria for such a rating.,Service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder was denied due to the Veteran already having service-connected generalized anxiety disorder, which would result in impermissible pyramiding.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, depression, and/or schizophrenia with other psychotic disorder; and obstructive sleep apnea due to a pre-existing condition. The Veteran's right shoulder disability claim is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100% rating, representing total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and major depressive disorder have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, as determined by the VA. The Board granted entitlement to Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they do not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating for PTSD or vertigo.

The Veteran's retroactive VA compensation benefits totaling $19,171.00 and $13,421.00 were properly paid via direct deposit to his bank account at Comerica Bank in 2012. The appeal is denied as the Veteran did not receive these payments.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent prior to October 23, 2013. From October 23, 2013, to September 7, 2014, the Veteran received a 70 percent rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as he does not have a diagnosed hearing disability.,Claims for PTSD and tinnitus were granted with effective dates of January 30, 2019. However, the Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD remains denied.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU from November 16, 2017, to September 18, 2021. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to November 16, 2017, is remanded for further review.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for PTSD is denied, and the Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to TDIU due to the evidence indicating difficulties in maintaining employment.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was denied because the evidence did not show that his service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD was denied, but his effective date for service connection was granted to June 5, 2019. The Veteran is currently rated at 30 percent for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection of acquired psychiatric disorder and headaches due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including failure to obtain treatment records and VA examinations. The Veteran's mental health conditions are related to his military service at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease and post-traumatic stress disorder do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation at the housebound rate due to their combined effect on his ability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, specifically PTSD, has been granted due to the submission of new evidence that supports a diagnosis and links it to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for PTSD with MDD and cannabis abuse was denied by the Board, as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's TDIU is granted effective June 14, 2022. The effective date for the award of his TDIU is based on a VA examination conducted in November 2023 which found that his PTSD symptoms caused significant difficulty with employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder and foot conditions, as well as his initial compensable disability rating for hearing loss and an increased rating for PTSD.,No new evidence or statements were provided by the Veteran to support his claims.