PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for a 100 percent rating for PTSD with stimulant use disorder and alcohol use disorder, including TBI with vertigo is granted. The claim for a separate compensable rating for TBI is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, right knee PFS with limitation of flexion and extension, and left knee PFS with limitation of flexion and extension are all rated as they currently stand.,An initial rating higher than the current ratings for these conditions is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased rating and TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD. The AOJ is required to schedule examinations to address these issues.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD, finding that his current diagnosis is related to his active-duty service.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have not worsened to the point that a higher rating is warranted, as his level of impairment has been consistent with the current 30 percent disability rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of May 27, 2021 for a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD due to insufficient evidence showing total occupational and social impairment prior to that date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, depression, and tinnitus have been denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions in the record.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorders with PTSD is being remanded due to conflicting diagnoses and the need for clarification regarding the etiology of any diagnosed PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and MDD, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric symptoms are related to his verified in-service stressors.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal for service connection on all issues is remanded due to a lack of adequate medical examination in the April 2022 VA examination. The examiner did not address whether the conditions of service are related to his current disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, back disability, and ankle disability render him unable to secure and maintain a substantially gainful occupation from May 7, 2020.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him incapable of securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted his claim for Total Disability Rating Based on Unemployability (TDIU) effective from May 28, 2020.

Your appeal for an increased disability rating for posttraumatic stress disorder and depressive disorder has been dismissed as the maximum benefit (100%) has already been granted in a previous decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding VA treatment records from the San Jose Veterans Center.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss do not cause the need for aid and attendance on their own or in combination with each other. The Board denied his claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the case is not about service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 50% evaluation prior to January 4, 2016. The appeal for an evaluation greater than 50% since January 4, 2016, and the TDIU claim are denied.

The Board granted a total rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, effective from November 16, 2019, which was his last day of employment. The decision is considered valid as it addresses the Veteran's inability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted with an effective date of September 1, 2019. The decision concludes that the Veteran was unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to her service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, but granted service connection for left lower extremity (LLE) sciatic radiculopathy.,There is no diagnosis of PTSD during the appeal period or approximate thereto.