PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right upper extremity radiculopathy, migraines, left upper extremity radiculopathy, left shoulder slap tear, degenerative arthritis of cervical spine, left knee disability, TBI, tinnitus, asthma, and erectile dysfunction, rendered him unable to obtain and/or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from obtaining and maintaining such employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD with cocaine and cannabis use disorder was granted effective April 16, 2013. The decision relates back to the supplemental claim filed on that date.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and to ensure substantial compliance with the September 2023 Board remand directives.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 50 percent disability rating from January 29, 2015 to December 12, 2021. The appeal for TDIU has also been granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to February 12, 2019, and at 70 percent from February 13, 2019. The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding his entitlement to a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD with bipolar disorder and generalized anxiety disorder is rated at 70 percent prior to October 29, 2018. The symptoms include occupational and social impairment due to depression, anxiety, irritability, anger, suicidal ideation, poor memory, and difficulty concentrating.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid attendance/ housebound status is remanded due to non-compliance with prior remand directives and the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 50 percent since the appeal period began, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD prior to July 22, 2021. The Veteran's symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. However, the criteria for a higher rating of 100 percent are not met due to lack of total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss is dismissed because the VA Form 10182 was not timely filed, and good cause has not been shown.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error regarding the impact of PTSD on his employment.

The Board denied the appellant's request for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in July 2023, as the July 2023 rating decision was the initial decision granting an increased PTSD rating.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder, due to military sexual trauma. The AOJ is instructed to obtain the Veteran's complete Army National Guard service personnel records from all sources possible.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which does not meet his claim for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent.

The Board has remanded the case to consider whether the Veteran is entitled to a TDIU on an extraschedular basis due to his service-connected PTSD, as there was insufficient evidence in the original decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depression, is granted due to new evidence received since the last decision.

The Veteran's PTSD and Migraine Headaches have been granted service connection with initial ratings of 100% effective August 30, 2018. The Veteran is also eligible for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits as of that date.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for depressive disorder and PTSD due to a duty to assist error in failing to obtain an adequate examination. The Veteran's pre-existing mental health issues are presumed, but his military service may have aggravated them.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted service connection.,The issues of service connection for CAD and DM, as well as bilateral hearing loss, are remanded due to procedural errors.