PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Board denied a request for an effective date prior to July 18, 2019 for service connection of PTSD with mild TBI and related conditions. The Veteran's claim was not filed before this date.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for right ear hearing loss disability and acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, anxiety, and unspecified depressive disorder due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of service connection (October 26, 2007), and his TDIU claim is granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his authorized representative, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The appeal for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is dismissed as the October 2020 Board decision implementing a grant by the Board has no room for choice or discretion.

The Veteran's claims for glaucoma and temporomandibular joint dysfunction have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew these claims during a hearing.,New evidence has reopened previously denied claims for tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD), congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, COPD, chronic renal insufficiency, hypertension, prostate cancer, bilateral hearing loss, left knee disability, and right knee disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bladder condition, migraines, and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment since June 2, 2020. The Board has granted TDIU based on the combined impact of these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective October 4, 2019. The severity of the symptoms causes social and occupational impairment but does not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, bipolar disorder, and hypertension have been granted. The claim for hypertension is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression was denied due to the absence of an in-service event, but readjudicated after new and relevant evidence (the husband's statement) was submitted. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of depression.,Service connection for generalized anxiety disorder is granted as it had its onset during active service, specifically related to witnessing a shooting incident.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, due to military sexual trauma (MST) incurred during active duty. The Veteran's current diagnoses of PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, and Alcohol Use Disorder have been considered in this decision.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from June 12, 2015 through March 22, 2020.,The issue of entitlement to a TDIU has been raised and must be remanded for further development.

The Board has granted an effective date of June 24, 2019 for a 100% rating for PTSD and unspecified anxiety disorder. The Veteran's claim was continuously pursued since his discharge from service on June 23, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The Board will consider these issues again after a VA examination is conducted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and the Board has remanded his claims for service connection for back disorder, sleep apnea, headaches, and painful joints.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting SMC based on aid and attendance. However, the criteria for SMC based on housebound status prior to April 8, 2016 are not met.

The Veteran's claim for SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t) is remanded due to incomplete records and inadequate examinations, which may affect her eligibility for the benefit.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to duty-to-assist errors and insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders. The case will be returned for further development, including obtaining private treatment records and SSA records.

The Veteran was awarded a TDIU based solely on PTSD effective February 15, 2018.,He is also eligible for DEA benefits under Chapter 35 of the U.S.C. since he has been granted a TDIU.,SMC at the housebound rate is granted from September 30, 2019.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder, PTSD, and major depression due to incomplete records and inadequate VA examination. The AOJ is required to obtain missing private treatment records from Dr. J.B.R. and provide a new VA examination.