PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connection is established.,PTSD, insomnia secondary to PTSD, a bilateral hand condition, a lumbar spine condition, and a right hip condition are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent, effective March 16, 2020.,The earlier effective date of March 16, 2020 for the award of a 100 percent rating for PTSD has been granted.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating in excess of 70 percent for the service-connected PTSD was denied. The severity, frequency, and duration of symptoms most nearly approximated a 70 percent disability rating.

The Board has restored the Veteran's PTSD disability rating from 70% to 70%, effective October 1, 2019. The reduction was improper due to lack of actual improvement in the condition.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, as well as substance abuse disorders. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service stressors and continued symptoms post-service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the lack of recent evaluations for his heart condition, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The RO should order new examinations to assess these conditions.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of June 15, 2018 for the grant of a 100 percent rating for PTSD with major depressive disorder due to severe impairment and total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits due to the inextricability of these issues. The TDIU claim is referred to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but without more severe manifestations. The Board granted an initial 50 percent rating for PTSD effective February 2, 2016.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran's conditions will be examined and evaluated again.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive features is rated at 50 percent, but no higher, due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted, effective from April 20, 2021. The decision finds that the Veteran meets the criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD, finding that it is etiologically related to his active military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically adjustment disorder with mixed depression and anxiety, is related to his active duty service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's tinnitus and PTSD are granted as service-connected due to in-service noise exposure and MST, respectively.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of April 11, 2019 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The Veteran submitted a completed VA Form 20-0995 Supplemental Claim on that date.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to duty-to-assist errors and will need to correct these issues before making a decision on service connection for anxiety disorder and PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD and MDD are related to an in-service event, leading to their service connection. The claims for prostate cancer and bladder cancer due to toxic exposures are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to insufficient evidence of his employment history and income levels, despite meeting the criteria for TDIU. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the threshold minimum requirements for TDIU as he was unable to provide specific information about his educational and occupational background.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issues of bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder.