PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance, finding that his service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and assistance due to daily living activities.

The Board has remanded the claims due to unresolved issues and further review is needed. The Veteran's PTSD, mastoiditis with hearing loss, vertigo, and hypertension are all rated based on their current manifestations.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to readjudicate his claim for service connection for PTSD because no new and relevant evidence was submitted since the May 2014 rating decision.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding two issues: a claim for an increased disability rating for unspecified anxiety disorder and a claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder. The Veteran withdrew their appeal prior to the decision being finalized.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD is granted, as the evidence supporting this rating arose on July 23, 2019.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a rating of 70 percent prior to July 23, 2021. The claim for headaches and xerosis cutis and tinea pedis are denied.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability due to service-connected acquired psychiatric disorders, effective from January 31, 2019.

The Board has denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for PTSD with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and has remanded the issue of service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for PTSD prior to November 5, 2023 was denied. The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent effective from November 5, 2023.,Service connection for migraines has been granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, and will require a new VA examination to address whether the Veteran has an acquired psychiatric disorder related to his service.

The Veteran's PTSD, anxiety condition/sleep disturbances is characterized by reduced reliability and productivity. The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for the period from June 14, 2021, to August 8, 2023.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and anxiety, are found to be related to his service. However, the Veteran's migraine headaches are not considered secondary to his service-connected tinnitus.,Service connection for PTSD is granted, while service connection for migraine headaches is denied due to lack of a causal relationship.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is not in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and knee disability. The evidence shows he can perform many daily activities with some assistance.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD service connection was denied as the initial claim was filed more than one year after separation from service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is remanded due to the inadequacy of previous VA examinations and conflicting medical records throughout his file.

The Veteran's discharge was due to a service-connected disability, leading to her eligibility for Chapter 33 educational assistance benefits at the maximum rate (100%).

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the evidence is approximately balanced as to whether the Veteran's current PTSD disability began during active service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was granted, and the effective date is set at August 31, 2021.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent, effective September 15, 2023. Additionally, the Veteran is now eligible for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of May 24, 2011 for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected PTSD. The Veteran also received SMC at the intermediate rate (SMC-L12) as he had additional permanent disabilities independently ratable at 50% or more.