PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hypertension was denied as there were no blood pressure readings showing diastolic pressure of predominately 100 or more, or systolic pressure of predominately 160 or more; or as a minimum rating for an individual with a history of diastolic pressure of predominantly 100 or more who requires continuous medication for control.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for migraines prior to April 16, 2018 was granted and he is now rated at 30 percent effective February 1, 2018. The evidence showed prostrating attacks occurring more frequently than once per month.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches from February 1, 2018 was denied as the evidence did not show very frequent and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD prior to April 16, 2018 was denied. The evidence showed occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity but without deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU prior to July 30, 2022 is dismissed. The Veteran also requested assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing or special home adaptation, but this was denied as he does not meet the eligibility criteria.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for service-connected PTSD on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE), finding that there was no CUE in the January 2020 rating decision.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and major depression, are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's CAD increased rating claim is dismissed. The initial PTSD rating is granted at a 70 percent level, but no higher. The Veteran is granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not total social and occupational impairment. The Board granted a 70% disability rating for PTSD from February 14, 2018, to March 16, 2020.

The Veteran's PTSD disability was granted an initial rating of 70 percent prior to March 5, 2020.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 50 percent prior to April 1, 2022, and in excess of 70 percent thereafter for service-connected PTSD is dismissed. The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been readjudicated due to new evidence received.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD and depression, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his current psychiatric conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected back disability, radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and PTSD have been granted. The rating for PTSD has been increased to 50 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, which existed at the time of his unsatisfactory participation and separation from service, would have warranted a discharge for disability. As such, he meets the criteria to establish basic eligibility for VA home loan benefits.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents.,PTSD remains at a 70% rating, but the appeal for an increased rating is denied. The effective date of the PTSD rating is not changed from June 17, 2019.,The appeal for an earlier effective date for the PTSD rating is dismissed as moot due to the grant of a higher rating.,The Veteran's claim for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to procedural errors and the need for a VA examination regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disability, including PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Other Specified Trauma and Stressor Disorder, is related to military sexual trauma during active service. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding bilateral knee ratings and TDIU/DEA prior to February 9, 2018. The Veteran's appeal as to the effective date of service connection remains denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow gainful employment since April 20, 2022, and the Board finds that he is entitled to a TDIU from this date.

The Veteran's PTSD with TBI is granted a 70% evaluation effective December 1, 2018.,The Veteran's hyposmia is granted a 10% evaluation effective July 12, 2019.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted service connection, while his right eye disorder and tinnitus are denied. The lumbar spine and cervical spine disorders have been remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder and left wrist condition due to insufficient information in the record. The Veteran's claim for service connection will be reconsidered with a VA examination.

Service connection for PTSD has been granted.,The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss.